Summary
The government is set to explain changes to its welfare reform plans to gain the support of Labour MPs before an important vote. The plans faced backlash from over 120 Labour MPs, prompting concessions to make the benefits system fairer, such as limiting cuts to certain payments and raising benefits with inflation.
Key Facts
- The government will announce changes to its planned welfare reforms before a crucial vote.
- Over 120 Labour MPs opposed the original plans, leading to significant concessions.
- The goal of the welfare changes is to save £2 billion annually, not the originally expected £5 billion.
- Concessions include limiting cuts to the Personal Independence Payment for new applicants.
- The government reversed plans to freeze the health-related part of universal credit; it will now rise with inflation.
- A review of the Personal Independence Payment assessment process will be conducted with input from disabled people.
- The reforms aim to allow people receiving benefits to try work without fear of losing support.
- Some Labour MPs, along with the Liberal Democrats, still oppose the changes due to concerns about their impact on vulnerable groups.
