Welfare U-turn means we are in ‘better position’

The health secretary said the government has put the government in a “better position” to pass the welfare reforms of the great concessions.

Wes Streeting said that workers’ deputies have increased “important” concerns about the planned welfare deductions and that the government has strengthened its plans as a result.

Last week Prime Minister He was forced to a dramatic U -turn After threatening to vote for more than 120 workers to vote for the Backbencher plans to avoid defeating a house of commons.

Streeting, saying that the BBC should “learn” with Laura Kuensberg on Sunday, “learning to avoid rebellion more”, “This week we are in a much better position than last week.” He said.

Streeting, the government’s original proposals for the disabled to undermine the criticism of the “not only package, but also the approach,” he said.

Last week, the government faced an increasing rebellion from workers’ deputies who warned the planned welfare deductions aimed at saving 5 billion pounds per year and would harm vulnerable people.

The government’s first plans aimed at reducing the welfare bill would make it difficult for people to demand personal independence payment (PIP), a benefit paid to 3.7 million people with long -term physical or mental health conditions.

Refoades resulted in a statement of great concessions to rebel deputies late at night – including limiting PIP cuts only to new plaintiffs.

The health -related component of the universal loan has reversed the freezing plans and the payment will now be suitable for inflation for existing buyers.

The government also announced the plans to review the PIP assessment to be ruled by the Minister of Disabled Sir Stephen Timms and “common producer” with disabled people.

Louise Haight, one of the leading rebellious deputies, said BBC plans to support the bill following the changes of the government.

Speaking about the same program, Sheffield Heeley’s Labor Party deputy Haigh said that the rebel deputies were really pleased with the government’s listening to these concerns and made a significant number of concessions. “

“I will support the government by accepting that the government has made significant progress on Tuesday and protects the income of approximately 400,000 disabled people throughout the country.” He said.

It was time for the prime minister’s leadership in his own party, “serious problems” and led to “disappointment” among Backbench MPs.

“This is a real opportunity to reset this and learn serious lessons,” he added.

The rebels told BBC that their colleagues were satisfied with the privileges – so Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Invoice Although some workers say they will still vote for the proposals, they will not be blocked on Tuesday.

The department revealed questions about the Prime Minister’s political strategy and the ability to manage internal opposition.

Weekend Sir Keir Starmer He interviewed Sunday Times In order to defend the sequence, he said he had attended a NATO conference during the summit of the rebellion.

Speaking with Laura Kuensberg on Sunday, comedian Rosie Jones said that the government “really care for disabled and our future” “has no evidence”.

Ms. Jones, a campaign for disability rights, said that planned prosperity reforms are “incredibly disappointed” as a worker voter.

“This is not a worker government I know,” he said.

Shadow work and Pension Secretary Helen accused of a year to “delay or cancel” and “wasted” to correct the prosperity of labor.

“We find ourselves in a worse situation than they came to power a year later.” He said.

He pointed A report by the Social Justice CenterThis advocated the cutting of mental health benefits for everyone, except in the worst situations.

In the report, he said he could use 1.5 million additional therapy course for people with mental health conditions for savings.

On Sunday, he defended the government’s intentions, saying that reforms are necessary to ensure the long -term sustainability of the welfare system of reforms.

“Nobody will thank us if we continue the status quo.”

“I am afraid that no one will be there in the future unless you reform in this system.”

The streeting did not exclude future prosperity changes after TIMMS examination.

When asked if there will be other concessions on personal independence payments, he said, “We need to listen.”

His comments Sir Keir came after the prosperity system claimed that it was a “moral necessity”.

The Prime Minister said that on Saturday, the Galli Labor Party conference in Llandudno would not take the “security network that vulnerable people trust”.

However, he said he could not allow the benefits to “become a trampet for those who can work and want to work.”