Labour MPs are rebelling against a welfare Bill aimed at cutting disability benefits, seeking to introduce an amendment to halt its progression in Parliament.

The Government claims these reforms could save up to £5 billion annually, with Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall defending the plans as essential for the welfare state's survival.

Key proposals in the Bill include limiting eligibility for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and restricting the sickness-related element of Universal Credit (UC).

Critics, including Labour MP Andy McDonald, have voiced concerns that the reforms could push disabled individuals into poverty, highlighting a lack of transparency regarding their impacts.

Government estimates suggest that the welfare cuts could push 250,000 individuals into poverty, including 50,000 children, prompting calls for an assessment of the changes' effects on health and care needs.

An analysis by the Office for Budget Responsibility on the impact of these reforms is expected in the autumn, raising concerns about making decisions without complete information.

Debbie Abrahams, chairwoman of the Work and Pensions Committee, emphasized the need for the Government to rethink the Bill due to insufficient consultations and impact assessments.

Vicky Foxcroft, a Labour MP and former shadow disability minister, resigned as a Government whip in protest against the cuts, highlighting the potential negative impact on over a million people.

The amendment to halt the Bill has garnered support from dozens of MPs, including 11 select committee chairs, indicating significant internal dissent within the party.

The reasoned amendment will be published on June 24, 2025, and must be selected by Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle for debate during the Bill's second reading.

Critics argue that the Bill lacks adequate support measures for those affected by the proposed cuts, noting that additional employment support funding will not be available until the end of the decade.

In response to concerns, Kendall urged MPs to back the government's approach, asserting that the reforms aim to create a fairer society offering support for those who can work while safeguarding those who cannot.