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Why did so many Labour MPs oppose the welfare reform bill?

Season 1, Ep. 1139

This week the government passed its planned welfare reforms in the House of Commons, despite a sizable backbench rebellion.


Writer: Poppy Bullard


Producer: Poppy Bullard


Host: Tomini Babs


Episode photography: Alex Jones


Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore



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