Labour MPs table 'reasoned amendment' in attempt to halt welfare bill

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Labour MPs table 'reasoned amendment' in attempt to halt welfare bill

Moderate Labour MPs are planning a "reasoned amendment" to oppose the government's disability benefit cuts, which will be published as soon as tomorrow, Sky News understands.

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MPs vote in favour of assisted dying bill [Video]

MPs vote in favour of assisted dying bill

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