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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Welfare Reform Bill Dropped From King's Speech Plans
Caption: Welfare Reform Bill Dropped From King’s Speech Plans. Keir Starmer has decided not to include a new welfare reform bill in the government’s upcoming King’s Speech. The move follows a major Labour rebellion last year, when plans to tighten access to some health-related benefits triggered strong opposition and forced the government into a retreat. Ministers are still reviewing welfare policy and introducing smaller changes aimed at encouraging more people into work, but a major new bill is now on hold. That means fresh welfare legislation is unlikely to reach Parliament before 2027 at the earliest. Some Labour MPs are expected to welcome the decision, while critics argue it reflects growing difficulty for Starmer in pushing through controversial reforms. The government insists it is still pursuing changes through non-legislative measures, including new employment support schemes and protections for people trying to return to work. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Keir Starmer,UK Prime Minister,dopping,Welfare Reform bill,King's speech,plans,Government,retreat,Labour,fresh legislation,on hold,people,back to work
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