Welfare vote will go ahead says Rayner, despite rebellion

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 (18 hours ago)

Welfare vote will go ahead says Rayner, despite rebellion

More than 130 MPs, including 120 Labour backbenchers, are opposing the government's benefits bill.

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