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Labour MPs Rebel Against £5bn Disabled Support Cuts

6/1/2025

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Labour MPs are outraged over the government's £5bn cuts to disabled support, with nearly 200 opposing these measures before a pivotal vote in June. As Starmer's leadership comes under fire, potential challengers like Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting loom on the horizon. The upcoming spending reviews and party conference could determine his fate.

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Labour MPs are outraged over the government's £5bn cuts to disabled support, with nearly 200 opposing these measures before a pivotal vote in June. As Starmer's leadership comes under fire, potential challengers like Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting loom on the horizon. The upcoming spending reviews and party conference could determine his fate.