Minister insists there are 'very positive measures' in controversial welfare bill

At least 125 Labour MPs have signed on to a "reasoned amendment" that, if passed, would kill the government's legislation to slash disability benefits, and the London mayor, Sir Sadiq Khan, has called on ministers to think again.

Sky's Tamara Cohen speaks to staff at a community cafe who rely heavily on these benefits.

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