Angela Rayner says welfare cuts vote will go ahead as Labour rebellion grows

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

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Keir Starmer will push ahead with his plan for a vote on the government’s welfare cuts next Tuesday, his deputy said on Wednesday, despite a large and growing rebellion from Labour MPs.

Angela Rayner told the Commons the government would not back down on its proposals to cut nearly £5bn from the welfare bill by limiting access to disability payments.