Starmer says government in talks with Labour rebels over welfare cuts

Faced with a growing backbench rebellion which threatened to scupper his Welfare Reform Bill – Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed the Government is now holding talks with rebel MPs – to discuss concessions.

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More than 120 MPs had signed an amendment to halt progress of the bill – including cuts to disability and sickness-related benefits.

The PM insisted he wanted to see the reforms "implemented with Labour values and fairness".

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