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

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.

Whips have even tried to recruit popular Labour MPs to convince their colleagues to back the measures in a bid to stave off the rebellion

Senior ministers including Deputy PM Angela Rayner have refused to rule out stripping party MPs of the whip if they oppose changes to payments for disabled people.

Ministers mount charm offensive amid fears of Government defeat on cuts

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

Dozens of MPs sign amendment to reject Universal Credit Bill amid fears it could push thousands of people into poverty

After less than a year as prime minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing a rebellion on a crucial policy which could leave him severely weakened or even force him out, warns David…

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

Around a dozen ministers are understood to be considering rebelling against the legislation, while 108 Labour MPs have signed a new amendment which would stop the bill in its…