(In United Kingdom) Labour in Uproar: Liz Kendall's Welfare Reforms Face Mounting Criticism

 

Liz Kendall, the UK's Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, is at the center of controversy surrounding proposed welfare reforms aimed at tightening access to disability and illness-related benefits.

While the proposed changes could save £5 billion by 2030, they’ve triggered significant backlash from Labour MPs and trade unions. 

Critics argue the cuts could harm vulnerable people, despite Kendall’s assurances of built-in safeguards.

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The reforms include stricter eligibility rules for Personal Independence Payments and the illness component of Universal Credit. 

Over 200 trade unionists signed an open letter condemning the changes, and more than 100 Labour MPs are backing an amendment to challenge the bill. 

Kendall maintains the reforms are part of creating “a better future,” but the growing dissent threatens internal party unity and could test Labour’s leadership stability.