The bill initially proposed significant changes to personal independence payments (Pip) from November 2026. Pip is a working-age benefit to help people with the costs associated with a long-term health condition or disability. It has two elements, a daily living component and a mobility component.

The government’s bill moves forward despite 49 Labour lawmakers voting against it, who raised concerns over a rushed and confusing process.

Keir Starmer faces crunch vote on welfare spending after watering down planned cuts to disability benefits. The United Kingdom’s Labour government hopes to limit a rebellion over welfare reform from its own politicians in a key vote in Parliament, just days after attempting to win them over with concessions.