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Welfare Reform Bill Passes Amidst Fierce Opposition

7/3/2025

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The UK House of Commons witnessed a dramatic turn as the contentious welfare reform bill sailed through with a 75-vote majority, following a government reversal. While the majority of local MPs rallied behind the bill, 49 Labour MPs, including three from Greater Manchester, stood in opposition, with two abstaining and sharing their dissent on social media.

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The UK House of Commons witnessed a dramatic turn as the contentious welfare reform bill sailed through with a 75-vote majority, following a government reversal. While the majority of local MPs rallied behind the bill, 49 Labour MPs, including three from Greater Manchester, stood in opposition, with two abstaining and sharing their dissent on social media.