Amendment intended to kill off legislation that would cut benefits could be backed by up to 100 Labour MPs including senior figures

Prime minister deployed ministers to contain rebellion after more than 100 Labour MPs signed amendment to bill

More than 130 MPs, including 120 Labour backbenchers, are opposing the government's benefits bill.

Labour Party rebels, who have signed an amendment that could effectively kill off the legislation, say it is poorly thought out and will push a...

Labour Party rebels, who have signed an amendment that could effectively kill off the legislation, say it is poorly thought out and will push a...

More than 120 Labour MPs are backing plans to block cuts to disability and sickness-related benefits.

Labour MPs' challenge over benefits cuts is perhaps the gravest crisis in the PM's time in office so far.

Deputy PM says vote will happen next week, despite more than 120 Labour MPs signing amendment to pause cuts

PM insists party remains ‘pretty united’ despite more than 120 of his MPs signalling they could vote down bill

The rebellion would be enough to defeat the Government’s plans if opposition MPs joined the Labour rebels.