Liz Kendall, the Work and Pensions Secretary, is revising welfare reforms to ease Labour MPs' concerns regarding significant planned benefits cuts. These reforms aim to make it harder for those with less severe disabilities to claim benefits but introduce transitional support for those affected. The bill includes measures to protect severely disabled individuals from reassessment and offers extra support through universal credit. New job support protections are also being added to the bill. Kendall insists these protections are essential and will be legally guaranteed.
Kendall believes protecting the most vulnerable is essential, stating: "When we set out our reforms we promised to protect those most in need, particularly those who can never work."
Kendall emphasized the significance of new protections, saying, "These protections will be written into law, a clear sign they are non-negotiable."
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