Ministers step up efforts to quell growing rebellion over UK welfare bill
Briefly

The government is ramping up its attempts to manage a burgeoning rebellion over proposed welfare cuts, particularly aiming to influence MPs' votes. Whips are enhancing outreach and strategizing a potential mini-reshuffle to prepare for possible resignations. Ministers employ a dual strategy by providing additional support for those facing cuts, alongside warnings to dissenting MPs of potential repercussions. While some concessions are made to gain support, opposition remains strong among certain lawmakers, highlighting the ongoing tensions within the party regarding welfare reforms.
The government is intensifying efforts to quell a growing rebellion over welfare cuts, with whips stepping up contact with MPs and strategists drawing up plans for a mini-reshuffle.
Government figures say that concessions by Kendall this week have won over some would-be rebels.
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