Andy Burnham interrupts PIP interview and says 'I'm pushing back'

NewsCost Of LivingPIPThe Prime Minister was being quizzed over the welfare bill08:04, 01 Aug 2026Andy Burnham has delivered an update over his thinking on benefit cuts.‌It comes as the UK's main disability benefit Personal Independent Payments (PIP) are under review ahead of a likely shake-up.‌It has been suggested PIP could be cut or restricted for new claimants for conditions like anxiety and depression following surging claims over recent years.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham new £300 charge for drivers of these popular modelsGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppBurnham was pressed on the issue during an interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.‌While acknowledging the benefits bill would need to come down, he challenged any assertion there would be "crude" cuts to benefits.He said: "T