Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pushing forward with a £5 billion overhaul of the benefits system, sparking outrage from the left wing of his Labour Party. The reforms could see up to a million people, including those with disabilities and long-term health conditions, lose access to support. Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has warned that the cuts could trap vulnerable individuals in poverty. Despite internal opposition, Starmer insists he has a 'moral duty' to implement the changes. The move is shaping up to be one of the biggest political battles of his premiership.
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Overhaul of benefits system set to be biggest battle of Starmer's premiership
Plans are set to be unveiled for a major shake-up of the benefits system, which could see billions of pounds cut from support for disabled people or those with long-term health conditions. A number of Labour MPs have voiced anger ahead of the announcement on Tuesday, calling for those with the most serious conditions to be protected.
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PM says he has ‘moral’ duty to cut benefits as 1million Brits set to be blocked from health and disability support
SIR Keir Starmer has warned Labour rebels he has a “moral” duty to cut benefits – as it emerged a million will be blocked from health and disability support. The PM is pushing ahead with £5billion
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