PIP rebels plot to kill welfare reform bill ...Middle East

A rebel told The i Paper a “reasoned amendment” to the changes was “planned and backed” as the Mirror reported the move had the support of dozens of MPs, including 10 select committee chairs.

But the MP said they were “not seeing people convinced” with Kendall’s arguments that the reforms were part of helping people back into work, adding that ministers in her department seemed most concerned about saving money as Chancellor Rachel Reeves tries to balance the book.

The 70 rebel MPs to sign the amendment to the Bill, to be debated on 1 July, are some way below the up to 170 some were predicting could form part of the revolt.

There is also a risk to the Government of further frontbench resignations after Vicky Foxcroft resigned as a whip over the proposed cuts last week.

But they said that only one MP openly said they would not support the reforms and that the atmosphere was more collegiate than may have been expected given the level of concern.

It is understood the Work and Pensions Secretary suggested to the PLP meeting that the reforms were crucial or the welfare system would become unaffordable as a whole.

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“The path to fairer society – one where everyone thrives, where people who can work get the support they need, and where we protect those who cannot – that is the path we seek to build with our reforms.

“They’re about putting proper safeguards in place to protect the most vulnerable. But above all they are about our belief that everyone can fulfil their potential and live their hopes and dreams when – collectively – we provide them with real opportunities and support.

Earlier in the Commons, rebels said the cuts would lead to “appalling poverty”.

Richard Burgon claimed anyone supporting the reforms was voting to take away benefits from disabled people who need help “to cut up their food, wash themselves and go to the toilet”.

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