- The Prime Minister's proposed welfare reforms, which aim to save £5bn annually by reducing personal independence payments, are facing a significant rebellion from more than 100 Labour MPs.
- The Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch, has offered her party's support to pass the reforms, meaning the Prime Minister would rely on opposition votes against his own party's rebellion.
- Critics within Labour and trade unions have warned that it would be shameful for the Prime Minister to rely on Tory votes to pass the benefit cuts.
- Despite the widespread dissent, including potential rebellion from 12 ministers, the Prime Minister has vowed to press ahead with the reforms, arguing the current welfare system is broken and unsustainable.
- Labour MPs rebelling against the bill are reportedly undeterred by threats of losing the whip or deselection, fearing deselection by their constituents more if they support the cuts.
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