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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.

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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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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.
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