Debbie Abrahams
Debbie Abrahams is a British Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Oldham East and Saddleworth since 2011. She is the chair of the Commons Work and Pensions Committee and has been an outspoken advocate for the rights of disabled individuals and those reliant on welfare support. Abrahams has been in the news recently for her criticism of the government's proposed changes to the benefits system, arguing that these measures could disproportionately harm the most vulnerable members of society.
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Debbie Abrahams, chairwoman of the work and pensions committee, who negotiated the concessions last week.
Keir Starmer facing Labour rebellion on Tuesday despite caving in on disability benefit cuts – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-01
Debbie Abrahams, the Labour MP who chairs the Commons work and pensions committee, argued there were 'more compassionate ways to balance the books rather than on the back of sick and disabled people'.
Benefits crackdown unveiled with aim to save £5bn a year by 2030
United Kingdom· 2025-03-19
