Sir Keir braced for MPs' revolt

Welfare bill vote hangs in balance

- By Steph Spyro Deputy Political Editor

KEIR Starmer is bracing for a humiliating backbench rebellion in the Commons today despite a massive U-turn on welfare reforms to quell a revolt.

Downing Street would not be drawn on whether any Labour rebels will face losing the party whip if they go against the Government in this afternoon’s crunch vote.