Cutting welfare goes against Labour’s core values – that’s the point
The proof that sacred cows really are being sacrificed is the anger (ideally impotent anger) of those who cherish them most – ...
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A Labour welfare revolt is still brewing
Before Labour’s changes to the benefits system were announced, Jeremy Corbyn and Independent Alliance MPs claimed that ...
Labour says benefit reforms are a ‘moral mission’ – it looks more like moral panic
Ministers say it’s their ‘moral duty’ to encourage sick and disabled people to work. But is this ‘morality’ driven by genuine ...
What are the key benefit changes in Labour’s welfare overhaul? From PIP to Universal Credit
Labour will also introduce a new benefit called ‘Unemployment Insurance’ through the reform of contributory working-age ...
The UK is cutting welfare spending to urge people to work. Critics say it will hurt the vulnerable
Britain’s Labour Party government has announced an overhaul of the welfare system it says will save the cash-strapped ...
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Liz Kendall's 'sh*t' meeting with angry Labour MPs paves way for PIP rebellion
Attempts by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall and benefits minister Stephen Timms to placate backbenchers about the ...
Labour welfare reforms include 'unprecedented disability benefits cuts', Joseph Rowntree Foundation says
The billions of pounds that the Government is axing from the welfare budget will see “unprecedented disability benefits cuts” ...
Liz Kendall: There is a Labour case for welfare reform
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall tells the BBC's Chris Mason that there is a "Labour case" for welfare reform. More on ...