The Labour List website has updated its list of Labour MPs who have openly said they will vote against the Pathways to Work Green Paper cuts. There are now 27 MPs who say they will do so, up from 12 just a few days ago.
Another seven Labour MPs have expressed opposition to the cuts, but not yet said they will vote against them.
For MPs to put their heads above the parapet this long before the battle begins takes a certain amount of courage. They will undoubtedly come under huge pressure from Labour whips to back down before a bill to change the PIP points system and cut the universal credit health element for new claims is introduced in May.
If the bill is certified as a money bill, the Lords will not be able to amend or delay it for more than a month, meaning the cuts could be on the statute book by the end of July, ready to be implemented next year.
But with 27 Labour MPs now openly rebelling and one Labour MP having started a petition against his own party’s plans, not everything is going the government’s way.
You can check if your MP is on the list here.
If they are, perhaps send them an email to offer your support for their stand.
If not, and you haven’t already contacted them, now is the time to do so. Getting MPs to come out against the Green Paper cuts is undoubtedly the best way of defeating them.
There’s more on contacting your MP and many other steps you can take on our What you can do page.
