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The Independent
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Starmer's disability benefit U-turn not enough, says rebel Labour whip
Sir Keir Starmer 's £3bn U-turn on his planned welfare cuts does not go far enough, a leading rebel who quit her frontbench job over the changes has warned. The prime minister is still facing the prospect of around 50 Labour MPs voting against his welfare reforms, with former government whip Vicky Foxcroft among those calling for fresh concessions. Ms Foxcroft dramatically quit this month in protest at the plans, saying she could not back cuts that will harm disabled people. And, in an interview with The Guardian after Sir Keir's U-turn, she said it was 'good to hear that people won't be losing their benefits who are currently on them' but said there were 'areas where I still think there's need for movement'. She has not decided whether to back the government's plans on Tuesday, and around 50 Labour MPs are still expected to vote against the welfare shakeup even after the U-turn. Labour whips have reportedly urged potential rebels to await the details of a review into personal independence payments (Pip), led by disability minister Sir Stephen Timms, before rebelling against the government. But one Labour MP said on Monday he will still oppose the measures even after Sir Keir's concessions. Eltham and Chislehurst MP Clive Efford told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: 'There are still £3.5 billion-worth of savings that are required in these measures and we don't yet know the poverty impact that they will have.' Mr Efford said the rebellion was initially calling for more time to understand the impact of the changes, and warned against 'taking what I think is a leap in the dark'. 'There are choices that the Government can make here; there are other places it can go to identify the resources,' he added. Meanwhile minister Jacqui Smith would not say what the consequences would be for those who do rebel on Tuesday. Baroness Smith said it is 'not constructive' to discuss potential punishments but that the government will 'keep talking, keep explaining the moves that the Government has already made to recognise some of the concerns'. She told Times Radio: 'The way in which legislation goes through Parliament is it's always the case that you discuss the principles at second reading and I hope that all MPs will recognise the need for reform, and that's what this Bill is about.' Rachael Maskell, one of the leading Labour rebels, told The Times: 'The whips have been effective at saying to colleagues they need to wait and see what the Timms review is going to achieve. 'I think personally it makes the bill even more difficult [to support], because it is a blank cheque now. I just think there are too many unanswered questions.' As work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall prepares to outline the government's concessions in parliament on Monday, Sir Keir was said to be preparing further last-minute concessions to rebels. Health secretary Wes Streeting on Sunday hinted further changes to the bill could be made. 'There is a review on Pip and we've got to listen,' he told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg. He said the government is in a better position than last week, where defeat over the welfare changes looked all but certain, but would not say he is confident the bill will pass. Ms Kendall on Sunday night said the government is reforming the welfare system so that it 'provides security for those who cannot work and the right support for those who can'. 'Too often, disabled people feel trapped—worried that if they try to work, they could lose the support they depend on,' she said. She added: 'That is why we are taking action to remove those barriers, support disabled people to live with dignity and independence, and open routes into employment for those who want to pursue it.' As well as publishing the terms of reference for the Timms review on Monday, the government will also publish legislation offering benefit claimants a 'right to try' work. In a bid to encourage claimants into work, it will allow them to try jobs without the fear of losing their payments if it does not work out. It comes after The Independent reported warnings that thousands of disabled women could find themselves trapped with abusers as a result of the government's upcoming welfare cuts. Domestic violence charity Refuge and the Women's Budget Group (WBG) have issued a stark warning over the reforms, saying that in the long term, the cuts to vital funding for daily living costs for disabled people – which will impact all new claimants – will make it difficult for those at risk to flee abusive relationships. Even with the concessions, the welfare cuts will be 'devastating for disabled women', WBG said, noting that disabled women are twice as likely to be victims of domestic abuse. For many, PIP is the only income they receive, WBG warned, so not having access to this source of individual support elevates the risk of coercive control and makes it harder to escape abusive situations.
Reuters
03-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
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Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Fears grow for missing Brit, 65, suffering from Parkinson's Disease who has gone missing in Paris and who needs medicine to be able to walk and talk
A 'vulnerable' British man with advanced Parkinson's disease has gone missing in Paris after becoming separated from his brother when the pair left a restaurant. Relatives of Chris Arnheim, 65, are increasingly worried about his wellbeing after the tennis fan travelled to Paris to watch the French Open earlier this week. Accompanied by his brother, Mr Arnheim went for dinner in the Marais district and they were heading back to their accommodation when they became separated on Rue de Turenne. They had been returning to Rue des Francs-Bourgeois at around 9pm on Thursday when Mr Arnheim went missing. 'We are obviously very concerned about him,' Mr Arnheim's son-in-law Tom told MailOnline. 'He is very vulnerable. We're all really worried about him and we want him safely home.' Mr Arnheim, from Chislehurst, southeast London, was last seen wearing grey trousers, a blue-green shirt, a dark blue cardigan and a navy-black coat. The 65-year-old, who wears glasses, is described as Caucasian and around 180cm tall with a thin stature. The family say Mr Arnheim's Parkinson's is 'quite advanced', severely impacting his ability to speak, walk and causing serious confusion. 'His medication alleviates some of the symptoms to some extent but the time at which he went missing, it wasn't long after that his meds would have stopped being affective,' Tom said. 'Because of his condition it can make it very hard for him for him to communicate. I should say as well his condition can lead to him being quite confused. 'In a situation where he's in an unfamiliar place, and separated from his brother, it's likely that he is very confused.' Mr Arnheim did not have any of his required medications on him at the time he went missing. His wife and two daughters have travelled out to Paris to look for him, after his brother Tim spent the whole of Thursday night trying in vain to track him down. The disappearance has been reported to police and the British Consulate, but almost 48 hours on, the family is becoming more and more concerned. 'We're just hoping that he's been picked up by someone who has helped him,' Tom said. 'We want his photo out there to bring him home.' Anyone who thinks they have seen Mr Arnheim or has any information about his whereabouts are asked to urgently contact French authorities or his family.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Chislehurst school pays tribute to 'much-loved' student who died after falling unwell
A secondary school in Chislehurst has paid tribute to their 'much-loved' student who died after a medical incident. The 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital after falling unwell at the school in Hawkwood Lane on May 13. He was pronounced dead shortly after. Full story: Hawkwood Lane Chislehurst school incident: Boy dies The boy's death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious at this time. In a statement, headteacher Claire Bessa told the Mirror: 'It is with deep sadness that we confirm the tragic death of one of our pupils following a medical emergency on 13th May. 'Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with the pupil's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. 'We are in close contact with the family and are supporting them in every way we can. 'Specialist support is being made available to anyone who needs it as we support our pupils, staff and the wider school community in coming to terms with this devastating news. 'We kindly ask that the privacy of the family and school community is respected, as we grieve the loss of a much-loved member of our school family. 'The appropriate authorities have been informed. No further comment will be made at this time.' A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: 'On Tuesday, 13 May at 1.25pm police were called by the London Ambulance Service to a school in Bromley, where a 15-year-old boy was suffering a medical emergency. 'London's Air Ambulance transported the boy to hospital where he has sadly now died. 'The boy's death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious at this time. 'His family and the school are being supported by officers. A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said: 'We were called at 1.20pm yesterday (13 May) to reports of a person unwell in Hawkwood Lane, Chislehurst. 'We sent two ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast response car and an incident response officer to the scene. "We also dispatched London's Air Ambulance. 'The first paramedic arrived in less than five minutes. 'We treated a teenager at the scene and took him to hospital by road as a priority.'
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Boy, 15, dies after falling unwell at school and being rushed to hospital
A TEENAGE boy has died after falling unwell at a secondary school. Emergency crews rushed to Coopers school in Chislehurst, south east London, at around 1.30pm on Tuesday after the 15-year-old became sick. He was rushed to hospital but was tragically pronounced dead shortly after. The schoolboy's death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious at this time, says Metropolitan Police. A spokesperson for the force said: "On Tuesday, 13 May at 1.25pm police were called by the London Ambulance Service to a school in Bromley, where a 15-year-old boy was suffering a medical emergency. "London's Air Ambulance transported the boy to hospital where he has sadly now died. "The boy's death is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious at this time. "His family and the school are being supported by officers." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
