Sir Keir Starmer is facing his largest rebellion yet over plans to cut sickness and disability benefits.In a bid to get the backlash from backbench MPs under control and avoid an embarrassing defeat in the Commons,

In an emotional Commons speech, Rachel Maskell said the policy was “far from what this Labour Party is for”. The York Central MP has tabled a so-called “reasoned amendment” urging MPs to vote down the government’s plans, and dozens of Labour backbenchers are planning to back it.