Labour MP Dame Meg Hillier says a workable compromise has been reached on welfare reforms after ministers offered concessions to avoid defeat.
Sir Keir Starmer faced pressure from 126 Labour MPs who backed an amendment to block the Bill, but the government now expects it to pass its first Commons vote on 1 July.
Hillier says the changes are "critical to protecting the most vulnerable." Report by Covellm.
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Shadow Paymaster General Richard Holden has criticised the governmentās welfare reforms, accusing Sir Keir Starmer of āU-turnsā and lacking clarity on funding. He warned the plans will fail to cut welfare costs and predicted tax rises in the autumn to cover the changes Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
First there was stonewalling, then the private complaints from MPs before a very public outburst that saw an eye-watering 127 MPs tell their prime minister they.. Sky News
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
Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged the burdens that had been placed on businesses after the government hiked taxes. The prime minister told the British Chambers of Commerce conference: ''I fully acknowledge, and I do acknowledge here, that this year, as weāve had to fix the foundations of our country, deal with the unprecedented mess that we inherited, we have asked a lot of you.'' Report by Gluszczykm. 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 āhopesā concessions to the welfare Bill will win over Labour rebels, despite some still refusing to back it. She called the changes a sign of āstrength in listeningā and insisted protections for existing claimants were standard practice, aimed at easing widespread concerns ahead of Tuesdayās vote. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith criticises Labour's welfare reform saying it will not ''change the number of people in work.'' It comes as ministers are discussing the prospect of further concessions to win over a growing list of Labour MPs poised to rebel against planned welfare reforms ahead of a crunch vote next week. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Care minister Stephen Kinnock has welcomed concessions to the governmentās welfare bill, calling it a āpositive and constructive processā that balances reform with protecting claimants. He said that the public would understand that "we don't get everything right from day one" insisting debate is normal for complex reforms. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Israel's blockade of aid into Gaza has forced doctors to ration vital baby formula.
Dr Younis Al-Khatib, the Head of Gaza's Red Crescent says the situation means they cannot save lives. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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