A crunch vote on the government's new welfare legislation - seen as a test of strength for the PM - has been slated for July 1.

Labour MPs are gearing up for battle with the leadership over the Welfare Reform Bill, which is being introduced in the House of Commons later.

A crunch vote on the government's new welfare legislation - seen as a test of strength for the PM - has been slated for July 1.

PM will force opponents within party to back him or vote against the reforms