‘There is no moral case’: Labour divided over prospect of benefit cuts
Some feel the party is moving away from the working class, but others argue ministers must show new Labour voters the system can workStarmer could face biggest rebellion over disability benefit freezeEver since ministers began to put the “moral case” for cutting spending on UK benefits, emotions have been running high among Labour MPs.The argument being made before next week’s welfare green paper – that Labour is “the party of work” and has a duty to reduce welfare costs – has left some furious, and others angry at those who are furious. Continue reading...
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Some feel the party is moving away from the working class, but others argue ministers must show new Labour voters the system can work
Ever since ministers began to put the “moral case” for cutting spending on UK benefits, emotions have been running high among Labour MPs.
The argument being made before next week’s welfare green paper – that Labour is “the party of work” and has a duty to reduce welfare costs – has left some furious, and others angry at those who are furious. Continue reading...
