Starmer tries to contain Labour rebellion over welfare reforms
Friday, 20 June 2025 () Sir Keir Starmer had a series of one-on-one meetings with Labour MPs on Friday to try to contain a rebellion on the government's welfare reforms.
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Sir Keir Starmer had a series of one-on-one meetings with Labour MPs on Friday to try to contain a rebellion on the government's welfare reforms. Sky News
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Sir Keir Starmer had a series of one-on-one meetings with Labour MPs on Friday to try to contain a rebellion on the government's welfare reforms.
The UK Government needs to have the planned legislation approved by November to implement it next year.
