9 LABOUR SCOTS TO FIGHT WELFARE AXE

NINE rebel Scottish Labour MPs are trying to block the UK Government's welfare Bill over concerns about cuts for disabled people.

- BY PAUL HUTCHEON

Over 100 Labour MPs, including Scottish Affairs Select Committee chair Patricia Ferguson, have joined a revolt that could see the controversial plans defeated.

The MPs are unhappy about the Labour Govern-ment's plan to cut £5billion from disability and sick-ness-related benefits.

The Bill would make it harder for disabled people to claim the personal independence payment (PIP) and forecasts predict the overall changes will push 50,000 children into poverty.

An amendment supported by the rebels would give them an opportunity to reject the welfare reform Bill.