Who are the welfare bill rebels? Find out how your MP voted

MPs have voted for changes to the welfare system which alters the criteria for some benefits.

After weeks of deliberation, and significant climbdowns by ministers to avoid defeat in the Commons, 49 Labour MPs voted against their own government.

But this was not enough to defeat the bill as it was backed by 335 votes to 260, a government majority of 75.

How did your MP vote, and did they rebel against the government? Find out below.

As the bill passed, it will now be debated further by MPs in what is called the 'committee stage', then it will be put to a vote again, called the third reading.

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In June, nearly eight million received universal credit, 83.6% of whom were British and Irish nationals.

The legislation, which implements some cuts to universal credit, could become law in one month.

Joshua Reeves has cerebral palsy and fears welfare changes will cause a "two tier benefit system".

Plans to help those affected by benefits cuts into work are not "properly considered", officials tell the BBC.

Young disabled people may soon see their Universal Credit top-up cut as part of wider welfare reforms.

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