Could Starmer lose the welfare vote — and what happens if he does?

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Enough Labour MPs have signalled their opposition to potentially defeat the government’s plans

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Labour’s controversial welfare cuts face a significant hurdle at a crunch Commons vote on Monday as more than 100 Labour MPs form a rebellion against the plans.

An amendment signed by these 108 rebels would essentially halt the reforms if passed, as it would prevent the government’s bill from progressing any further through Parliament.