Welfare reforms

Andy Burnham said young people had been 'quite seriously let down'

Labour MPs threaten rebellion against Andy Burnham over 'punitive' welfare cuts

The former armed forces minister suggested welfare and energy could be areas facing cuts

The former armed forces minister suggested welfare and energy could be areas facing cuts

Al Carns claims welfare bill should be cut to fund increased defence spending

Rachel Reeves will deliver her Budget later this month

Rachel Reeves will deliver her Budget later this month

‘Not cannon fodder’: Scottish disabled workers deliver stark message to Rachel Reeves

First Minister John Swinney photographed in Holyrood with Social Justice Secretary Shirley

First Minister John Swinney photographed in Holyrood with Social Justice Secretary Shirley

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SNP hail review that finds Scottish disability benefit 'more compassionate' than UK's

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: People take part in a protest against disability welfare cuts on June 30, 2025 in London, England. Campaigners have said the planned cuts to public services and restrictions on social welfare would be detrimental to people

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: People take part in a protest against disability welfare cuts on June 30, 2025 in London, England. Campaigners have said the planned cuts to public services and restrictions on social welfare would be detrimental to people

One year in, Labour has made betrayal its political brand

Will she depart for 'personal reasons' and with claims of regret and unblemished record?

Will she depart for 'personal reasons' and with claims of regret and unblemished record?

Rachel Reeves must go – it’s now just a question of when

A mother and her daughter, who uses a wheelchair, are having fun doing some hand and leg exercises together on the couch. They are smiling and laughing as they connect with each other in their cozy living room. Close up of a hands..

A mother and her daughter, who uses a wheelchair, are having fun doing some hand and leg exercises together on the couch. They are smiling and laughing as they connect with each other in their cozy living room. Close up of a hands..

Maggie Chapman: Labour’s cuts to disability benefits affect all of us

Anas Sarwar's problem is that everyone knows he's a spineless and powerless obedient minion of Keir Starmer

Anas Sarwar's problem is that everyone knows he's a spineless and powerless obedient minion of Keir Starmer

Real Scottish Politics

Wee Ginger Dug: Anas Sarwar has yet again been left humbled and humiliated

Let’s be honest, most people don’t know how hard it is to access benefits until they’ve had to do it

Let’s be honest, most people don’t know how hard it is to access benefits until they’ve had to do it

Scottish Government

Karen Adam: A humane welfare system benefits every one of us

Yesterday, Parliament voted on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s flagship welfare bill, a set of changes to tighten eligibility for disability benefits and replace the current test with a stricter system

Yesterday, Parliament voted on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s flagship welfare bill, a set of changes to tighten eligibility for disability benefits and replace the current test with a stricter system

Assa Samake-Roman: Welfare reforms are in reality a redefinition of responsibility

I’ve clocked something that many of you who are observers of political events will have noticed: there are growing differences between Scotland and the rest of this increasingly dysfunctional and disunited kingdom

I’ve clocked something that many of you who are observers of political events will have noticed: there are growing differences between Scotland and the rest of this increasingly dysfunctional and disunited kingdom

Seamus Logan: Here's why the Union is dying and why Scotland must be independent

The discussion around benefits has been reduced to a book-balancing exercise

The discussion around benefits has been reduced to a book-balancing exercise

Adult Disability Payment

This is what it's actually like to apply for disability benefits

The Commons descended into “chaos” just before the major vote on benefits cuts

The Commons descended into “chaos” just before the major vote on benefits cuts

Here's how the 37 Scottish Labour MPs voted on welfare reform

MPs are set to vote later this evening

MPs are set to vote later this evening

How to watch the UK Government vote on welfare reforms

Scottish Labour party leader Anas Sarwar during First Minister's Questions

Scottish Labour party leader Anas Sarwar during First Minister's Questions

Scottish Labour MPs urged to join rebellion and help stop disability cuts

Liz Kendall gave a statement in the House of Commons ahead of a vote on the Government's welfare reforms on Tuesday

Liz Kendall gave a statement in the House of Commons ahead of a vote on the Government's welfare reforms on Tuesday

Changes to UK disability cuts will cost billions, Liz Kendall tells MPs

MPs are expected to vote on the welfare reform bill on Tuesday at Westminster

MPs are expected to vote on the welfare reform bill on Tuesday at Westminster

Welfare reforms could push 150,000 into poverty, official DWP modelling suggests

Brian Leishman said the Labour party had got more wrong than right in its first year in Government

Brian Leishman said the Labour party had got more wrong than right in its first year in Government

Scottish Labour MP not 'proud' of Starmer's first year in charge amid disability cuts

The call from the SNP comes ahead of a vote on Labour’s Disability Cuts Bill on Tuesday at Westminster

The call from the SNP comes ahead of a vote on Labour’s Disability Cuts Bill on Tuesday at Westminster

Anas Sarwar urged to stand up against Keir Starmer's 'two-tier disability system'

Labour rebels have been urged to stand firm despite the UK Government's latest U-turn

Labour rebels have been urged to stand firm despite the UK Government's latest U-turn

Labour rebels urged to 'stand firm' over welfare cuts despite Keir Starmer U-turn

Lesley Riddoch appeared on the programme alongside Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, Scottish Conservative MP Andrew Bowie and Reform UK councillor Thomas Kerr

Lesley Riddoch appeared on the programme alongside Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, Scottish Conservative MP Andrew Bowie and Reform UK councillor Thomas Kerr

Lesley Riddoch tears into Labour's 'demeaning' benefits cuts on Question Time

DWP Secretary Liz Kendall (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

DWP Secretary Liz Kendall (left) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Labour partially U-turn on benefits cuts in bid to win over rebel MPs

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing a mounting revolt over welfare reforms

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing a mounting revolt over welfare reforms

Keir Starmer facing calls for 'regime change' at Number 10 amid welfare revolt

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray has been urged to join the rebellion against UK Government welfare cuts

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray has been urged to join the rebellion against UK Government welfare cuts

100 charities challenge Ian Murray and Scottish Labour to oppose UK welfare cuts

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has said all of the party's MPs have signed an amendment against Labour's welfare reform plans

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has said all of the party's MPs have signed an amendment against Labour's welfare reform plans

SNP MPs join Labour rebellion in bid to kill off benefit cuts

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner confirms a vote will take place on Labour's welfare bill next week

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner confirms a vote will take place on Labour's welfare bill next week

Labour to press ahead with welfare vote amid major rebellion threat

More than 100 Labour MPs’ signatures have appeared on a reasoned amendment spelling out why they cannot support the Labour Government’s Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill

More than 100 Labour MPs’ signatures have appeared on a reasoned amendment spelling out why they cannot support the Labour Government’s Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill

Pressure piles on Anas Sarwar as 10th Scottish Labour MP joins rebellion

Liz Kendall is the Labour Government's Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Liz Kendall is the Labour Government's Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

More than 100 Labour MPs threaten to halt welfare cuts in biggest rebellion yet

Scottish Government Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart (left) and UK Government Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall (right)

Scottish Government Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart (left) and UK Government Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall (right)

'Where's the dignity?': SNP minister hits out at Labour's 'damaging' welfare cuts

If passed, the welfare bill would make it harder for people with disabilities to claim benefits

If passed, the welfare bill would make it harder for people with disabilities to claim benefits

Independent MPs table amendment to scrap 'disgusting' welfare bill

Anas Sarwar has publicly backed the cuts

Anas Sarwar has publicly backed the cuts

FOI reveals Anas Sarwar failed to raise £5bn welfare cuts with Rachel Reeves