Scale of rebellion against Keir Starmer means a u-turn is inevitable on welfare reforms.

“The government hasn’t listened to private concerns so now will have to address these very public ones," one MP said

Richard Burgon is one of over 100 Labour MPs warning against the cuts

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

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

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

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

Pat McFadden says number of people on benefit is due to double over decade, as more than 100 Labour MPs try to pause cuts

MPs including senior Labour figures sign an amendment that could sink the welfare reform bill.

PM says current system is ‘broken’ and there is a ‘clear moral case for change’