Overview

• The Leeds West and Pudsey Constituency Labour Party passed a unanimous motion urging Rachel Reeves to abandon her planned disability benefit cuts.
• The Labour government’s reforms aim to tighten eligibility for Personal Independence Payments and restrict Universal Credit access for under-22s, affecting around 800,000 people.
• Over 100 Labour MPs, including newly elected members, have signed a letter demanding changes to the proposed cuts, citing concerns over their impact on vulnerable populations.
• Backbenchers and party members criticize the lack of consultation and engagement from leadership, with some MPs describing the approach as dismissive.
• Legislation formalizing the £5 billion welfare cuts is expected next month, with dissenters calling for extended consultations and a full impact assessment before proceeding.