The plans could leave a million people without or with reduced benefits (Image: Getty)

       A million people face having their benefits slashed as Rachel Reeves looks set to risk the wrath of ministers to cut spending. Cost-saving measures are due to be announced next week, with as much as ￡5 billlion of welfare spending set to be axed. Measures look set to include changes to eligibility for over a million people as well as changes to rules governing who can apply for benefits.

       The measures could mean that only the most severely disabled will be entitled to welfare, with current recipients who struggle with mental health conditions or lack the ability to wash or dress themselves set to miss out. Sir Keir Starmer has been widely criticised for the proposed cuts by members of his own party, with cabinet members Ed Miliband, Angela Rayner, and Lucy Powell understood to be concerned at the plans.

       by Taboola by Taboola

       Sponsored Sponsored

       Promoted Links Promoted Links

       Dexcom

       Discover Effortless Glucose Monitoring: Request a Free TrialDexcom Try Now

       Undo

       DON'T MISS

       Powered by

       Desperate Keir Starmer faces Labour rebellion over proposed welfare cuts

       35 Comments

       Millions of people won't see their DWP benefits rise in April

       Comments

       GMB's Kate Garraway cuts off Labour MP in 'awful' clash as he stutters live on air

       3 Comments

       State pensioners issued warning about major changes

       349 Comments

       Rachel Reeves warned of 'moral bankruptcy' as she prepares cuts

       135 Comments

       Keir Starmer faces massive rebellion as '80 MPs' threaten revolt over one plan

       472 Comments

       Disabled people 'frightened' as Reeves set to take axe to DWP benefits

       25 Comments

       DWP to make major changes to PIP and Universal Credit - here's what it means

       2 Comments

       Moment Labour minister is skewered over cuts in Sky News clash: 'Bit rich!'

       8 Comments

       DWP explains how PIP assessments change will affect how payments are decided

       Comments

       DWP to make key change to unemployment benefits in a major system shake-up

       7 Comments

       DWP confirms Universal Credit changes for millions of claimants from next month

       Comments

       Rachel Reeves urged to scrap feared PIP cuts "that could plunge 700,000 into poverty"

       6 Comments

       Labour's DWP changes criticised as rumoured cuts spark outrage

       1 Comments

       Labour warned not to pass pain of financial crisis onto people on DWP benefits

       5 Comments

       Rachel Reeves doubles down on controversial plan as allies 'threaten resignation'

       39 Comments

       Rachel Reeves faces cabinet revolt with allies on 'resignation watch' over plans

       603 Comments

       DWP plots major PIP changes as Rachel Reeves bids to reduce ￡8.6bn benefits black hole

       101 Comments

       Keir Starmer inflames Labour civil war over plans to slash out of control welfare bill

       68 Comments

       DWP budget set to be slashed as hundreds of thousands face having benefits cuts

       55 Comments

       Desperate Keir Starmer faces Labour rebellion over proposed welfare cuts

       35 Comments

       Millions of people won't see their DWP benefits rise in April

       Comments

       GMB's Kate Garraway cuts off Labour MP in 'awful' clash as he stutters live on air

       3 Comments

       State pensioners issued warning about major changes

       349 Comments

       Rachel Reeves warned of 'moral bankruptcy' as she prepares cuts

       135 Comments

       Keir Starmer faces massive rebellion as '80 MPs' threaten revolt over one plan

       472 Comments

       Disabled people 'frightened' as Reeves set to take axe to DWP benefits

       25 Comments

       DWP to make major changes to PIP and Universal Credit - here's what it means

       2 Comments

       Moment Labour minister is skewered over cuts in Sky News clash: 'Bit rich!'

       8 Comments

       DWP explains how PIP assessments change will affect how payments are decided

       Comments

       DWP to make key change to unemployment benefits in a major system shake-up

       7 Comments

       DWP confirms Universal Credit changes for millions of claimants from next month

       Comments

       Rachel Reeves urged to scrap feared PIP cuts "that could plunge 700,000 into poverty"

       6 Comments

       Labour's DWP changes criticised as rumoured cuts spark outrage

       1 Comments

       Labour warned not to pass pain of financial crisis onto people on DWP benefits

       5 Comments

       Rachel Reeves doubles down on controversial plan as allies 'threaten resignation'

       39 Comments

       Rachel Reeves faces cabinet revolt with allies on 'resignation watch' over plans

       603 Comments

       DWP plots major PIP changes as Rachel Reeves bids to reduce ￡8.6bn benefits black hole

       101 Comments

       Keir Starmer inflames Labour civil war over plans to slash out of control welfare bill

       68 Comments

       DWP budget set to be slashed as hundreds of thousands face having benefits cuts

       55 Comments

       Desperate Keir Starmer faces Labour rebellion over proposed welfare cuts

       35 Comments

       Millions of people won't see their DWP benefits rise in April

       Comments

       GMB's Kate Garraway cuts off Labour MP in 'awful' clash as he stutters live on air

       3 Comments

       State pensioners issued warning about major changes

       349 Comments

       Rachel Reeves warned of 'moral bankruptcy' as she prepares cuts

       135 Comments

       Keir Starmer faces massive rebellion as '80 MPs' threaten revolt over one plan

       472 Comments

       Disabled people 'frightened' as Reeves set to take axe to DWP benefits

       25 Comments

       READ MORE Nationwide makes major cash ISA change as fears grow at Rachel Reeves tax raid [LATEST]

       Rayner and Miliband are amongst those understood to have raised concerns (Image: Getty)

       More than half of Starmer's Cabinet are said to have urged the Reeves to rethink her plans to overhaul the benefits system in a bid to balance the books ahead of her spring statement.

       It is understood that ministers spoke out at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday which overran, according to Bloomberg.

       Ministers are believed to have expressed frustration that the welfare cuts are coming so soon after the foreign aid budget was raided and raised fears that they would be difficult to sell to Labour MPs.

       Sponsored

       lifewellnessplus

       lifewellnessplusBlood sugar experts are shocked by this discovery (see it)

       Undo

       by Taboola by Taboola

       The move to cut foreign aid in order to raise defence spending led to International Development Minister Annelisse Dodds resigning.

       Under the proposals, Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, is expected to cut the top rate of incapacity benefit, which currently means that those who are unfit to do any form of work are paid twice as much as jobseekers, taking in ￡800 a month.

       Other measures include making those on long-term sick prepare for work as well as abolishing the “work capability assessment” for incapacity benefits.

       Don't miss...

       Keir Starmer in trouble as Labour MPs plotting 'sizeable rebellion' [LATEST]

       Labour's debt-ridden council where rats are 'as big as cats' as locals terrified [LATEST]

       People with cash ISAs must know one thing ahead of Rachel Reeves change [LATEST]

       Liz Kendall is expected to cut the top rate of incapacity benefit (Image: Getty)

       SUBSCRIBE Invalid email

       We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy

       Trending

       It is also expected that major changes to the eligibility criteria for those who receive Personal Independence Payment will be made, potentially making up the bulk of the planned ￡5 billion savings target.

       However, plans to prevent the payment from rising in line with inflation look set to be dropped after a backlash from Labour MPs.

       Starmer has attempted to defend the cuts, arguing that the current welfare system is broken and in need of reform.

       DON'T MISS

       Powered by

       Desperate Keir Starmer faces Labour rebellion over proposed welfare cuts

       35 Comments

       Millions of people won't see their DWP benefits rise in April

       Comments

       GMB's Kate Garraway cuts off Labour MP in 'awful' clash as he stutters live on air

       3 Comments

       State pensioners issued warning about major changes

       349 Comments

       Rachel Reeves warned of 'moral bankruptcy' as she prepares cuts

       135 Comments

       Keir Starmer faces massive rebellion as '80 MPs' threaten revolt over one plan

       472 Comments

       Disabled people 'frightened' as Reeves set to take axe to DWP benefits

       25 Comments

       DWP to make major changes to PIP and Universal Credit - here's what it means

       2 Comments

       Moment Labour minister is skewered over cuts in Sky News clash: 'Bit rich!'

       8 Comments

       DWP explains how PIP assessments change will affect how payments are decided

       Comments

       DWP to make key change to unemployment benefits in a major system shake-up

       7 Comments

       DWP confirms Universal Credit changes for millions of claimants from next month

       Comments

       Rachel Reeves urged to scrap feared PIP cuts "that could plunge 700,000 into poverty"

       6 Comments

       Labour's DWP changes criticised as rumoured cuts spark outrage

       1 Comments

       Labour warned not to pass pain of financial crisis onto people on DWP benefits

       5 Comments

       Rachel Reeves doubles down on controversial plan as allies 'threaten resignation'

       39 Comments

       Dexcom

       Discover Effortless Glucose Monitoring: Request a Free TrialDexcom Try Now

       Undo

       by Taboola by Taboola

       Sponsored Links Sponsored Links

       Promoted Links Promoted Links

       Rachel Reeves faces cabinet revolt with allies on 'resignation watch' over plans

       603 Comments

       DWP plots major PIP changes as Rachel Reeves bids to reduce ￡8.6bn benefits black hole

       101 Comments

       Dexcom

       Discover Effortless Glucose Monitoring: Request a Free TrialDexcom Try Now

       Undo

       by Taboola by Taboola

       Sponsored Links Sponsored Links

       Promoted Links Promoted Links

       Keir Starmer inflames Labour civil war over plans to slash out of control welfare bill

       68 Comments

       DWP budget set to be slashed as hundreds of thousands face having benefits cuts

       55 Comments

       Dexcom

       Discover Effortless Glucose Monitoring: Request a Free TrialDexcom Try Now

       Undo

       by Taboola by Taboola

       Sponsored Links Sponsored Links

       Promoted Links Promoted Links

       Desperate Keir Starmer faces Labour rebellion over proposed welfare cuts

       35 Comments

       Millions of people won't see their DWP benefits rise in April

       Comments

       GMB's Kate Garraway cuts off Labour MP in 'awful' clash as he stutters live on air

       3 Comments

       State pensioners issued warning about major changes

       349 Comments

       Rachel Reeves warned of 'moral bankruptcy' as she prepares cuts

       135 Comments

       Keir Starmer faces massive rebellion as '80 MPs' threaten revolt over one plan

       472 Comments

       Disabled people 'frightened' as Reeves set to take axe to DWP benefits

       25 Comments

       DWP to make major changes to PIP and Universal Credit - here's what it means

       2 Comments

       Dexcom

       Discover Effortless Glucose Monitoring: Request a Free TrialDexcom Try Now

       Undo

       by Taboola by Taboola

       Sponsored Links Sponsored Links

       Promoted Links Promoted Links

       Moment Labour minister is skewered over cuts in Sky News clash: 'Bit rich!'

       8 Comments

       DWP explains how PIP assessments change will affect how payments are decided

       Comments

       DWP to make key change to unemployment benefits in a major system shake-up

       7 Comments

       DWP confirms Universal Credit changes for millions of claimants from next month

       Comments

       Rachel Reeves urged to scrap feared PIP cuts "that could plunge 700,000 into poverty"

       6 Comments

       Labour's DWP changes criticised as rumoured cuts spark outrage

       1 Comments

       Labour warned not to pass pain of financial crisis onto people on DWP benefits

       5 Comments

       Rachel Reeves doubles down on controversial plan as allies 'threaten resignation'

       39 Comments

       Rachel Reeves faces cabinet revolt with allies on 'resignation watch' over plans

       603 Comments

       DWP plots major PIP changes as Rachel Reeves bids to reduce ￡8.6bn benefits black hole

       101 Comments

       Keir Starmer inflames Labour civil war over plans to slash out of control welfare bill

       68 Comments

       DWP budget set to be slashed as hundreds of thousands face having benefits cuts

       55 Comments

       Desperate Keir Starmer faces Labour rebellion over proposed welfare cuts

       35 Comments

       Millions of people won't see their DWP benefits rise in April

       Comments

       GMB's Kate Garraway cuts off Labour MP in 'awful' clash as he stutters live on air

       3 Comments

       State pensioners issued warning about major changes

       349 Comments

       Rachel Reeves warned of 'moral bankruptcy' as she prepares cuts

       135 Comments

       Keir Starmer faces massive rebellion as '80 MPs' threaten revolt over one plan

       472 Comments

       Disabled people 'frightened' as Reeves set to take axe to DWP benefits

       25 Comments

       GovPlus

       The Easiest Way to Get Your Passport in 2025.GovPlus

       Undo

       by Taboola by Taboola

       Sponsored Links Sponsored Links

       Promoted Links Promoted Links

       Dexcom

       Discover Effortless Glucose Monitoring: Request a Free TrialDexcom

       Undo

       by Taboola by Taboola

       Sponsored Links Sponsored Links

       Promoted Links Promoted Links

       He said this week: “We inherited a system which is broken, it is indefensible, economically and morally, and we must and we will reform it.

       “We will have clear principles, we will protect those who need protecting. We will also support those who can work, back to work, but Labour is the party of work, we’re also the party of equality and fairness.”

       Labour MP Brian Leishman blasted the plans, telling Times Radio that it was “a ridiculous notion to actually think that we can incentivise people that are not able to work into work. It shows a basic lack of humanity.”