Tally of rebels stands at 108, as Labour heavy-hitters including Sadiq Khan urge PM to pause legislation
Keir Starmer has said the government will stand firm on its welfare plans as ministers and party whips struggled to contain a growing Labour rebellion before next week’s vote.
The tally of rebels already stood at 108 by Tuesday morning and, as Labour heavy-hitters waded into the row, there were fears inside government that the number would rise and scupper Starmer’s changes to benefits.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/24/keir-starmer-says-government-will-stand-firm-on-disability-welfare-overhaul
Author : Pippa Crerar and Aletha Adu
Publish date : 2025-06-24 19:20:00
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