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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
David Hughes

Starmer to press on with welfare reforms as 120 Labour MPs prepare to defy him

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was asked about the issue while attending the Nato summit in The Hague (PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer has set up a confrontation with Labour rebels over welfare reforms, saying he will “lead from the front” in fighting for the changes.

The Prime Minister confirmed a Commons vote on the plans to squeeze sickness and incapacity benefits will go ahead on Tuesday despite 120 Labour MPs publicly backing a move to block the legislation.

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