Sweeping cuts to disability and welfare allowances, targeting anxiety and depression claims among younger recipients, are being proposed to save an estimated £5bn, sparking intense debate among officials, mental health advocates, and the public.

Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure to secure backing for planned disability benefit reforms, as key figures including the Work and Pensions Secretary and senior colleagues question the potential impact on vulnerable recipients while the PM offers only cautious support.

Liz Kendall’s proposed changes to disability benefits, including tighter eligibility rules and revised support measures, have sparked growing resistance from backbenchers despite No 10’s concessions, amid fears these plans could disproportionately impact vulnerable individuals.

Streeting’s sweeping takeover of the £192bn health service heralds a major shake-up that promises to streamline bureaucracy, cut thousands of jobs and invest in frontline care, although staff have already expressed alarm over the scale of planned workforce reductions.