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June 24, 2025
As of 24 June 2025, more than 100 Labour MPs have publicly come out against the government’s proposed £5 billion cuts to welfare – with a particular focus on opposing changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
These proposed changes could severely impact disabled people, neurodivergent individuals, and those living with long-term mental or physical health conditions.
Although a full official list of all dissenting MPs isn’t available, many have made their opposition clear through public statements, joint letters, and protest action.
The government is planning to cut £5 billion from the welfare budget. This includes major reforms to how PIP works. Proposals being discussed include:
These changes would make it much harder for disabled people to access the support they need – and could remove financial independence and dignity from thousands.
Despite being the party in government, more than 100 Labour MPs have already taken a stand against these plans.
Some of the MPs who have spoken up include:
Additionally, MPs Apsana Begum, John McDonnell, and Zarah Sultana, who are currently suspended from the Labour Party, have also indicated their opposition to the welfare reforms. Many others have signed letters or raised concerns in Parliament. The pressure on the government is growing – and it needs to keep growing.
Disabled people already face significantly higher daily living costs – often over £1,000 more per month than non-disabled people.
PIP is meant to help cover essential extra costs like mobility aids, transport, care, medication, specialist food, and accessible housing needs.
Cutting or restricting PIP doesn’t save money – it pushes people into deeper poverty, isolation, crisis, and hardship.
This is not just about politics. It’s about rights, safety, and survival.
The proposed changes have not yet been finalised. You still have the power to influence your MP and call for a fairer, more supportive system.
Here’s how you can help:
Click here to access the copy-paste template letter
You can use it as it is or edit it with your own words and experiences. The more personal, the more powerful – but every message matters.
We’ve stopped harmful reforms before. With enough pressure, we can do it again.
Disabled people deserve support, not cuts.
Sammi is autistic, has ADHD, and lives with POTS. She’s passionate about disability advocacy, accessibility, and creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and understood. With a sharp sense of humour and a deep love for community, she speaks openly about the realities of being neurodivergent across all of her personal platforms, always aiming to challenge stigma, spark conversations, and remind others they’re not alone.
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