Khan Joins Rebellion Against Starmer Welfare Reforms – Guido Fawkes

Khan Joins Rebellion Against Starmer Welfare Reforms

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In a surprise to no one Sadiq Khan has jumped on the anti-welfare bill rebellion:

“I have always said that more must be done to support people to go from relying on benefits to getting back into work. It’s vital for a healthy and prosperous London.

What we can’t do is take away the vital safety net that so many vulnerable and disabled Londoners rely upon. Having looked at the analysis of the
Government’s plans, the impact on London will be substantial, and for too many disabled Londoners it will destroy their financial safety net.

The Government must urgently think again. It must look again at the potential hardship these changes will force on thousands of vulnerable and disabled Londoners. The additional employment and training support ministers have promised must be brought in as soon as possible, and proper transitional protections must be in place before anyone starts to lose their benefits.”

As whips and senior government figures ring around Labour MPs they are somehow managing to convince even more of them to vote against the bill which is scheduled – though may still be cancelled – for next week. The figure is now around 127. Bedlam…