Labour Reveals Disability Benefit Reforms Targeting over £5bn in Savings

Labour has announced cuts to disability benefits totaling over £5 billion, revealed by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall in the House of Commons. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of these reforms for a sustainable welfare system in light of escalating costs. The proposed changes might involve stricter eligibility criteria for Personal Independent Payments (PIPs), which aid individuals with enduring health issues. Concerns raised by Labour MPs have prompted debates opposing a potential freeze on PIP, impacting around 3.6 million recipients.