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Starmer climbs down on welfare cuts to avoid rebellion
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June 27, 2025
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10:46Now PlayingA change of mind on winter fuel payments, then on a statutory inquiry into grooming gangs and now another concession on benefits.
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Last night, the government released a panicked rewrite to its welfare reform bill - marking a third U-turn in one month for the Labour Party.
Plans to cut Universal Credit sickness payments from 97 to 50 pounds have been scrapped.
The government previously argued the payment incentivised people to claim long-term sickness benefits over unemployment benefits.
Labour's welfare bill goes to a vote next Tuesday in parliament but will rebel MPs unite to back the amendments?
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