Welfare Rebellion to Test Starmer's Authority Like Never Before

Starmer ready to retreat on benefit cuts to win over Labour rebels

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What is Sir Keir Starmer's welfare bill and why is he facing a major Labour rebellion over it?

More than 100 Labour MPs have indicated they are prepared to defeat the government over its plans to slash billions of pounds from the benefits system. Here, Sky News takes a look at why the welfare bill is the biggest test of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership so far.

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Starmer stands firm on welfare bill as number of Labour rebels passes 120

Party big-hitters including Sadiq Khan urge PM to pause legislation as ministers and whips fail to contain rebellionKeir 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.By Tuesday night the tally of rebels stood at 123 Labour MPs, up from 108, plus 11 MPs from opposition parties, all from Northern Ireland. As Labour heavy-hit…

Welfare rebellion to test Starmer's authority like never before

Labour MPs' challenge over benefits cuts is perhaps the gravest crisis in the PM's time in office so far.