Labour MPs criticise impending benefit cuts - as all 404 MPs summoned to Downing Street briefing
Tuesday, 11 March 2025 Labour MPs are speaking out publicly against the government’s impending cuts to benefits, arguing the party should make "different political choices" to the Tories and impose a wealth tax to raise money.
Education minister Baroness Smith appeals to Labour MPs to support the controversial bill on welfare changes, saying, “it’s only a Labour government that can reform the welfare system”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says Labour’s welfare reforms fail to cut spending, boost employment or rule out tax rises - key conditions for Conservative support. She accused ministers of “giving up” and warned the bill’s U-turns threaten public finances. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says she “hopes” concessions to the welfare Bill will win over Labour rebels, despite some still refusing to back it. She called the changes a sign of “strength in listening” and insisted protections for existing claimants were standard practice, aimed at easing widespread concerns ahead of Tuesday’s vote. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has said his welfare reforms now strike “the right balance” after he U-turned in the face of a major backbench rebellion. Speaking for the first time after Downing Street agreed a series of concessions on its welfare policy, the prime minister said the climbdown followed a “constructive discussion” with Labour rebels. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Less than a year ago in Downing Street, the bunting was out, and Keir Starmer was walking into No 10 to a chorus of cheers after winning a landslide victory. Sky News
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's car departs 10 Downing Street via the back gates as he heads for the NATO Summit in The Hague. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The UK and Ukraine will work together more closely on industrial military production, Sir Keir Starmer says after meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The prime minister and Ukraine's president meet with troops from Operation Interflex in Downing Street's garden. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street as he heads to the House of Commons where Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver her spending review. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Tuesday, 11 March 2025
Labour MPs are speaking out publicly against the government’s impending cuts to benefits, arguing the party should make "different political choices" to the Tories and impose a wealth tax to raise money.
![Minister appeals to Labour MPs to support welfare bill [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250630/1415133244-Minister-appeals-to-Labour-MPs-to-support-welfare.jpg)
![Badenoch: Labour’s welfare plan fails key tests [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250627/1414942124-Badenoch-Labour-welfare-plan-fails-key-tests.jpg)
![Kendall says welfare changes show 'strength in listening' [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250627/1414931366-Kendall-says-welfare-changes-show-strength-in-listening.jpg)
![Welfare reforms strike ‘right balance’, says Starmer [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250627/1414951772-Welfare-reforms-strike-right-balance-says-Starmer.jpg)
![Starmer departs Downing Street for NATO Summit [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250624/1414655730-Starmer-departs-Downing-Street-for-NATO-Summit.jpg)
![Starmer and Zelenskyy talk to troops in Downing St garden [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250623/1414597106-Starmer-and-Zelenskyy-talk-to-troops-in-Downing.jpg)
![PM leaves Downing Street ahead of spending review and PMQs [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250611/1413589222-PM-leaves-Downing-Street-ahead-of-spending-review.jpg)
