Summary
The government won a vote on its welfare bill by making last-minute concessions to address concerns from Labour rebels. Changes included not altering rules for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) until a review is complete, impacting potential savings and creating challenges for the Treasury's budget.
Key Facts
- The government’s welfare bill passed with a 75-vote majority.
- Concessions were made to appease Labour MPs who opposed parts of the bill.
- Planned changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) eligibility were delayed.
- Changes initially aimed to cut costs, potentially saving around £5 billion.
- The bill faced criticism for being rushed and poorly managed.
- The Universal Credit and PIP Bill lost significant measures after concessions.
- The outcome has weakened the authority of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.
- The bill will undergo further review in the House of Commons on July 9.
