Labour MP admits she is willing to lose whip over welfare reform vote

Ben Chapman

By Ben Chapman


Published: 26/06/2025

- 20:44

Melanie Onn says she will remain steadfast in her decision to vote against Labour's welfare reform in its current guise, even if that means losing the party whip.

That would mean sitting as an independent MP, a risk currently being taken by dozens.

Keir Starmer is desperately trying to get his backbenchers onside with over 120 opposed to his bill.

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