The Government faces a crucial test of its authority on Tuesday when MPs will be asked to vote on its proposal to cut benefits.In recent days, Keir Starmer and his ministers have been desperately attempting to convince rebel Labour MPs not to vote against the Welfare Bill.

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.