The UK government is scaling back planned welfare reforms in a bid to fight off a backbench rebellion.

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Labour MPs breaking with No 10 over cuts to benefits are weighing the likelihood of a confidence vote in Keir Starmer if a vote on Tuesday goes ahead. More than 120 rebels have signed on to a ‘reasoned amendment’ calling for the government’s flagship welfare bill to be scrapped – more than enough to overturn Labour’s huge majority.