Some feel the party is moving away from the working class, but others argue ministers must show new Labour voters the system can work

• Starmer could face biggest rebellion over disability benefit freeze

Ever since ministers began to put the “moral case” for cutting spending on UK benefits, emotions have been running high among Labour MPs.

The argument being made before next week’s welfare green paper – that Labour is “the party of work” and has a duty to reduce welfare costs – has left some furious, and others angry at those who are furious.