Keir Starmer Terrified to Step Down as Pressure Mounts Over Controversial DWP Benefit Cuts (Video)
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to face tough questions during today’s PMQs (Prime Minister’s Questions) as his government comes under fire for plans to cut billions from benefits, particularly disability support.
The proposed £5 billion reduction in Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which helps people with disabilities cover extra living and mobility costs, has sparked anger among Labour MPs and unions.
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has openly criticized the plan, warning that cutting disability support will push vulnerable people into hardship and worsen the nation’s health.
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said, “A major lesson from the Tory years is that austerity damaged the nation’s health. We must not make the same mistake again.” He added that such cuts would not win public support and would only deepen existing challenges.
In addition to domestic concerns, Starmer may also face questions about international trade tensions. Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently announced global tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to the U.S., a move that could impact the UK’s economy. The British government has indicated it will not react impulsively and is instead focused on securing an economic deal with the Trump administration to eliminate tariffs.
As Starmer prepares for PMQs, he will need to address both the backlash over benefit cuts and the potential fallout from Trump’s trade policies. The session is likely to highlight growing tensions within his own party and the broader challenges facing his government. Stay tuned for live updates as the debate unfolds.
