Starmer Faces MP Rebellion Over Welfare Cuts Despite Denial of Leadership Crisis

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.
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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.

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