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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor

‘Electoral wake-up call’: dozens of Labour MPs risk losing majorities over welfare cuts

Wes Streeting speaking at a Unison conference
Wes Streeting is among high-profile Labour figures at risk of losing their majorities. Photograph: Steve Forrest/PA

At least 80 Labour MPs are at risk of losing their majorities over proposed welfare cuts, according to data shared between Labour MPs who are warning the government that the changes “pose a real electoral risk”.

The analysis suggests almost 200 Labour MPs have a majority smaller than the number of recipients of personal independent payments in their constituencies – a significant number in northern England “red wall” seats.

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