Will Andy Burnham face a new Labour rebellion over upcoming welfare cuts?

Former cabinet minister Alan Milburn has confirmed he will recommend cutting benefits for certain 16 to 24-year-olds who receive disability or health-related payments. The review aims to address the nearly one million young people not in employment, education, or training by pairing benefit adjustments with upfront investment and support. This move comes as Andy Burnham seeks to lower the welfare bill without triggering the internal dissent that plagued his predecessor, Sir Keir Starmer. While previous welfare reforms sparked major party rebellions, early signs suggest that current Labour ranks may be more receptive due to different framing, gradual savings timelines, and key figures backing the current administration.