The Lead Untangles: The benefit changes which caused Labour MPs to revolt

It became a rebellion – more than 120 MPs force the government to re-think the much criticised plans to reform welfare.

Jun 27, 2025

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Keir Starmer with his cabinet earlier in June. Pic: *Simon Dawson/10 Downing Street*

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A guest post by

Hannah Fearn

Hannah Fearn is a freelance journalist specialising in social affairs. She is the former opinion editor of The Independent and is based in South London.