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,

Keir Starmer is facing the largest Labour rebellion of his time as prime minister as he tries to force through controversial welfare cuts. Dozens of his own backbenchers are set to defy him to vote against the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments Bill in the Commons on Tuesday evening.

Sir Keir Starmer is set to face his biggest rebellion since taking office over his proposals to cut disability benefits.