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Sir Keir Starmer faces biggest rebellion of his premiership over welfare cuts

Keir Starmer is experiencing a major rebellion from up to 80 MPs opposing proposed welfare cuts.
These MPs plan to express their concerns to the Prime Minister and Treasury before the Spring Statement on March 26.
One Labour MP criticized a series of 'missteps and silly decisions' related to the cuts.
Diane Abbott warned against reducing benefits to support government priorities.

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‘Not why I joined Labour’: Keir Starmer’s MPs agonize about welfare cuts

A minority of MPs in the ruling Labour Party are feeling mutinous — but there’s a sharp divide among its newest members.

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The Canary

'People trying to crawl up Starmer's arse': the reality of MPs' responses to DWP cuts

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22 hours ago·United Kingdom

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BBC News

Anas Sarwar backs Keir Starmer over welfare reform

The Scottish Labour leader says the prime minister is taking the "right approach" amid reports of benefits cuts.

1 day ago·United Kingdom

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Spectator UK

Starmer facing welfare rebellion

There is a row on the horizon over welfare cuts. Yesterday’s meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) was packed, with many lobby journalists expecting fireworks. The Prime Minister got a positive reaction for his message on Ukraine, with MPs impressed by his strong response since Trump took office, but there was some scepticism in

1 day ago·London, United Kingdom

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