Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a significant internal revolt within the Labour Party over proposed welfare reforms targeting disability benefits.

The rebellion centers around a bill that would overhaul the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system and health-related Universal Credit top-ups, aiming to reduce annual welfare spending by five billion pounds.

Over one hundred twenty Labour backbenchers have supported an amendment that could effectively block the legislation from advancing beyond its second reading scheduled for July first.

The proposed changes could affect up to eight hundred thousand people, prompting concerns about disproportionate impacts on disabled individuals, particularly women.

The government has responded by offering concessions, including protecting current claimants from the new eligibility criteria and ensuring their benefits maintain real-terms value.

These changes would only apply to new applicants from two thousand twenty-six onward.

Despite the adjustments, many MPs remain dissatisfied, arguing the reforms prioritize fiscal savings over social protection.

Vicky Foxcroft, a government whip, resigned in protest, signaling internal tensions and highlighting resistance to the policy direction.

The outcome of the upcoming parliamentary vote remains uncertain as the government continues negotiations to secure support and prevent a potential defeat.