Some Conservative MPs are to join the SNP in demanding a
debate on postponing disability benefit cuts. They will jointly call for a
debate on plans to cut Employment and Support Allowance payments for sick and disabled
people by £29 a week. One MP said there could be an attempt to force the
government to concede at next year's Budget. The DWP said savings would be
reinvested in a new package of support. Ministers announced draft plans for
extra support for people affected by the cut - known as the work-related
activity group - but worried Conservatives say they will not be content unless
staff and funding is promised to help sick and disabled people. Read more on
the BBC website.
Labour MPs call on Starmer to focus on radical ideas to lower cost of living
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Warnings from group of 104 MPs come amid fears party could lose next
election if voters do not feel better off
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