The welfare row threatening to bring down the government
The Story30 Juni 2025

The welfare row threatening to bring down the government

After the most contentious week of Keir Starmer’s premiership so far, MPs will gather in the House of Commons later today to vote on the controversial benefits bill. Has the rebellion been effectively squashed? Or is this only the beginning?

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Guest: Patrick Maguire, Chief Political Commentator, The Times.

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