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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Lynch

PM braced for revolt over welfare after defending his record of a year in power

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing a revolt over his Government’s welfare reforms (Paul Currie/PA) - (PA Wire)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is braced for a revolt in a key vote on his Government’s welfare reforms, after defending his record of a year in power.

Some 39 Labour MPs have indicated they will vote to halt an overhaul of the benefits system on Tuesday evening, though that number is far lower than the 83 needed to overturn the Prime Minister’s working majority.

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