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Concessions to welfare reforms revealed after Labour MPs force retreat

Sky News Sunday, 29 June 2025
Concessions to welfare reforms revealed after Labour MPs force retreatChanges to welfare reforms, forced on the government by rebel Labour MPs, are being revealed today ahead of a crucial vote.
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Sir Keir Starmer has said his welfare reforms now strike “the right balance” after he U-turned in the face of a major backbench rebellion. Speaking for the first time after Downing Street agreed a series of concessions on its welfare policy, the prime minister said the climbdown followed a...

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