Rachel Reeves takes a stand
Rachel Reeves has pledged to use Labour's significant majority to push through welfare reforms, calling the current spending on benefits "morally indefensible and economically damaging."
Grasping the nettle
The Iron Chancellor is determined to tackle the forecasted £100 billion spend on sickness benefits by cutting £5 billion, despite opposition from Labour rebels.
A changed Labour
Reeves emphasized that Labour has evolved since rebel ringleader John McDonnell's time as Shadow Chancellor, asserting the party's commitment to getting Brits off benefits and back to work.
Support for the neediest
The proposed reforms aim to redirect welfare funds to those in most need, tightening access to sickness and PIP benefits.
Ministerial concerns
Cabinet ministers Angela Rayner, Ed Miliband, and Lucy Powell have reportedly expressed private reservations about the cuts, leading to admonishments for leaks during a recent Cabinet meeting.
