Starmer pushing forward with welfare cuts despite MP rebellion

Sir Keir Starmer has insisted a rebellion by more than 120 Labour MPs over the Government's planned welfare cuts is not a confidence vote in his leadership, saying he would press ahead. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) The backbenchers have signed an amendment which would halt progress of the Welfare Bill which includes cuts to disability and sickness-related benefits. It's part of the Government's plan to save £5 billion a year by the end of the decade. 0:00 - Main story 3:34 - Interview with Debbie Abrahams MP Producer: Eliza Craston Picture Editor: Louise Freeman ----------------------- Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Channel4News TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@c4news Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/channel4news/