Rachael Maskell, one of the most vocal critics of the welfare plans, said more were expected to add their names to the amendment, though 83 Labour MPs would be needed to defeat the government majority. The amendment raises new concerns about the changes and has been backed by 138 disability groups.

“It was falling apart in the Commons today because MPs were exposing so many holes in the government’s plans,” Maskell told the Guardian. “The faces of MPs said it all. The [upcoming] Timms review shows even more inconsistency on sequencing.

From The Guardian – https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jun/30/welfare-reforms-could-push-150000-into-poverty-despite-concessions-impact-report-shows