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PM repeats 'moral case' for welfare cuts despite major rebellion among Labour MPs

Sky News Tuesday, 24 June 2025
PM repeats 'moral case' for welfare cuts despite major rebellion among Labour MPsSir Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his desire to push through controversial benefit cuts despite a mounting rebellion among his own MPs.
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