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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell and Freddie Dineage-Garreta

Labour welfare rebellion: Who are the key MPs opposing Starmer’s benefit cuts?

Sir Keir Starmer is braced for the biggest revolt of his leadership over benefit cuts the government’s own analysis says will push 150,000 people into poverty.

In a sign of the challenge facing the prime minister, those set to rebel over the welfare reforms come from across the party and include select committee chairmen, MPs from the new intake and even a recent frontbencher.

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