The UK Labour government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is facing internal dissent over welfare and education policies affecting children. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson acknowledged that recent government welfare U-turns have complicated future spending decisions and did not confirm plans to abolish the two-child benefit cap, although the government remains committed to reducing child poverty. The welfare bill U-turn has resulted in an updated impact assessment indicating that 50,000 children will be lifted out of poverty, reversing initial projections that would have pushed 250,000 more into poverty. Concurrently, the government is encountering mounting opposition within Labour ranks regarding proposed reforms to the system supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Ministers, including Education Minister Stephen Morgan and Education Minister Catherine McKinnell, have faced questions about potential cuts to education, health, and care plans for SEND children, with some fearing these changes are cost-cutting measures. Despite reassurances that children with special needs will retain legal rights to support, uncertainty remains about the future provisions following reforms. Number 10 has reportedly delayed some SEND reforms to avoid further party rebellion. Additionally, there is ongoing debate within Labour about introducing a wealth tax, with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander declining to rule it out and party figures like Rachel Reeves warning against such a tax, citing potential economic drawbacks. Business leaders have also expressed concerns about the impact of a wealth tax on growth. Overall, Labour faces significant challenges managing internal disagreements on welfare, SEND support, and fiscal policy as it navigates these contentious issues.