Several Labour MPs expressed doubts about the new plans. Bell Ribeiro-Addy, who was part of the revolt which forced the Government to abandon proposals in summer 2025, said: “I am not sure I could vote for cuts unless it’s very clear what we’re voting on,” she told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
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