“He CHICKENED Out!” | Labour MP Blames Keir Starmer For Welfare Reform U-Turn

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Keir Starmer’s government scaled back its welfare reform plans in 2025 after Labour MPs raised objections to proposed changes to disability and sickness benefits. The concessions reduced the reach of the original proposals and reopened the debate over how to control the benefits bill. At Labour’s party conference, questions about public spending remain central to Andy Burnham’s plans for social care. Graham Stringer argues that Starmer gave up on the welfare proposals too quickly. He says Labour MPs could have backed reform if the government had made a detailed case and protected people who genuinely need support. Julia Hartley-Brewer speaks with Graham Stringer, Labour MP for Blackley and Middleton South. Have you got a story? Email tips@talk.tv Click here for more from Talk https://talk.tv If you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/talktv?sub_confirmation=1 #news #politics #labour #government #keirstarmer #uk #welfare

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