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Welfare bill could still be defeated, MP says

BBC Local News Sunday, 29 June 2025 ()
Welfare bill could still be defeated, MP saysBBC Local News: Sussex -- Mr Lamb is one of a number of backbenchers threatening to defeat the government in the Commons.
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 The trade minister said there would be time for discussions with potential rebels before Tuesday’s welfare bill vote. Douglas Alexander said there was “high levels of agreement” on the principles behind the reform. It comes as around 120 Labour MPs have put their names to an amendment which...

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