‘If we lose, it’ll trigger a leadership contest’: PM’s team in desperate bid to stop Labour rebellion

Starmer’s team ask Labour MPs to remove names from rebel amendment that could bring down welfare bill

Cabinet ministers have been calling Labour rebels unhappy with the government's welfare reforms ahead of a crunch vote next week. One MP says a cabinet minister warned them defeat will trigger a leadership contest.

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