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Morning Call: A Labour welfare revolt is still brewing

As many as 40 MPs are threatening to rebel against benefit cuts.

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Good morning, it’s George here.

After the events of recent weeks – a cabinet resignation and ministerial protests over spending cuts – Labour may appear to have moved into a calmer place. But it didn’t take long for signs of discontent to emerge following Liz Kendall’s statement on welfare – and that’s what I explore below.

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