Starmer defends welfare reform U-turn as ‘common sense’

Sir Keir Starmer has defended his U-turn on welfare cuts as "common sense", claiming that after 24 hours of talks with leaders of more than 120 Labour rebels – the welfare reform bill now struck "the right balance".

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Not all the rebels are convinced – and there are still questions over how the concessions will be funded.

Reporter: Paul McNamara
Producer: Beth Tesfaye
Crew: Vic Marwaha
Editor: Matthew Bell
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