Government Offers Even More Concessions to Backbenchers as Rebel Rally Looms – Guido Fawkes

Government Offers Even More Concessions to Backbenchers as Rebel Rally Looms

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In a panic the government is offering more concessions to rebellious Labour MPs. There are fears of a rally…

Arguments since yesterday’s Kendall statement in the Commons have centred around why the government insists on pushing ahead with PIP eligibility changes before a review by disability minister Stephen Timms is published which will recommend other changes. The Timms review was one of the concessions offered last week when the government became certain of defeat…

Yet another concession from the government is being offered to MPs. It would delay the imposition of the eligibility restrictions on PIP until after the review is done. Abstentions from MPs not yet sold on the U-turns issued so far are causing worries for whips and Downing Street. Fewer savings, more humiliation for Starmer…

UPDATE: The government has confirmed the U-turn. Leaving Reeves to find another £5 billion in the Autumn Budget…