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Milburn Review Calls PIP Job Link, MPs Threaten Rebellion

5/29/2026

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Alan Milburn’s review calls for linking personal independence payments to job searches.
Labour MPs warn that large benefit cuts could trigger rebellion, noting that over one million NEETs may rise to 1.25 million by 2031 and insisting reforms must not be driven solely by cost savings.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says the government will add 300,000 apprenticeships and will consider Milburn’s findings as a PIP review runs until autumn.

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Alan Milburn’s review calls for linking personal independence payments to job searches.
Labour MPs warn that large benefit cuts could trigger rebellion, noting that over one million NEETs may rise to 1.25 million by 2031 and insisting reforms must not be driven solely by cost savings.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says the government will add 300,000 apprenticeships and will consider Milburn’s findings as a PIP review runs until autumn.