Labour’s Welfare Reform Vote Sparks Uproar Over Disability Benefit Cuts
The UK Labour government is under fire after backing a welfare reform bill that could tighten eligibility for disability benefits like Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and parts of Universal Credit. The proposed changes aim to cut billions in spending but risk affecting hundreds of thousands of disabled people. The move has sparked a major rebellion among Labour MPs, disability rights groups, and activists, who warn the cuts could deepen poverty and betray Labour’s commitment to social welfare.