Labour Hypocrisy Over Welfare Cuts as Starmer Braces for Backbench Rebellion

Last night, Starmer held his own ‘come to Jesus’ moment before a packed PLP meeting, attempting to quash any rebellion over the sweeping welfare cuts set for later this month. Around 80 MPs are said to be opposed to the plans, with a growing faction ready to revolt, insisting they “won’t tolerate” billions in welfare cuts.[…] Read the rest