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2 days ago |
bbc.co.uk | Iain Watson |Henry Zeffman |Harry Farley
Opposition to the welfare cuts is genuine and heartfelt among many of the Labour sceptics. But there is an underlying environment that might make conditions ripe for rebellion. Study the names of those calling for a rethink. They include people with front bench experience in opposition who hoped or expected to become ministers – and were overlooked.
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2 days ago |
bbc.com | Iain Watson |Henry Zeffman |Harry Farley
Why Starmer faces a political storm over welfare reformsIain Watson, Henry Zeffman and Harry FarleyReutersBut a well-placed source told us it could still be pulled: "It's a live discussion."Conversations are continuing at the heart of government on the least worst course of action in the face of a significant backbench rebellion. More than 120 Labour backbenchers have signed an amendment calling for the proposals to be scrapped, making an embarrassing defeat for the government possible.
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3 days ago |
bbc.co.uk | Henry Zeffman |Iain Watson |Chris Mason
Image source, PA MediaHenry Zeffman & Iain Watson & Chris MasonAll of a sudden, this is a grave crisis for Sir Keir Starmer, perhaps the gravest of his year in Downing Street so far. Politically, it looks very hard for the government to proceed with its flagship welfare policies. Economically, it is very hard to see how the government cannot proceed.
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3 days ago |
bbc.com | Henry Zeffman |Iain Watson |Chris Mason
Welfare rebellion to test Starmer like never beforeHenry Zeffman & Iain Watson & Chris MasonPA MediaAll of a sudden, this is a grave crisis for Sir Keir Starmer, perhaps the gravest of his year in Downing Street so far. Politically, it looks very hard for the government to proceed with its flagship welfare policies. Economically, it is very hard to see how the government cannot proceed.
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4 days ago |
bbc.com | Henry Zeffman
Nevertheless, they help to illuminate the approach being taken by one of the most powerful figures in government, as ministers navigate a perilous diplomatic moment. On Monday, the government repeatedly declined to say whether it believed that America's strikes on Iran were legal, arguing that this was not a question for British ministers to assess.
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