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Starmer prepares welfare concessions amid backlash over benefit cuts

A minister said on Thursday discussions were underway about how to implement welfare reforms

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A minister said on Thursday discussions were underway about how to implement welfare reforms

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Sir Keir Starmer is preparing a climbdown as a major rebellion builds against his planned benefit cuts, Downing Street has suggested.

The prime minister will be locked in talks on Thursday with backbench Labour MPs to find concessions to help him stave off an embarrassing defeat.

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