Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband are leading opposition to departmental spending cuts.
The Prime Minister faces a Cabinet revolt led by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband over a 'Trumpian' plan to cut departmental spending, including potential welfare cuts and a reduction to the GB Energy renewable energy investment body budget. Other ministers, including Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Commons Leader Lucy Powell, also object to the proposed cuts. The revolt is fueled by concerns over the economy's recent contraction and potential resignations. Former Labour Cabinet minister David Blunkett supports cutting the benefits bill and getting people back into work.
