Labour backbenchers defied their leader by voting against the policy, resulting in their suspension by the party.

The two-child benefit cap policy, introduced by George Osborne, affects 1.6 million children by limiting welfare payments to the first two children in most families.

The education secretary mentioned exploring options to lift children out of poverty, including reviewing the two-child limit.

Concerns raised about the 'rape clause' related to the two-child cap's impact on vulnerable groups.

Ministers are considering abandoning the 'cruel' two-child benefit cap policy.

Zarah Sultana highlighted that removing the cap could 'lift 330,000 children out of poverty,' emphasizing the significant impact of the policy change.

Various parties like SNP, Liberal Democrats, Greens, and Reform support removing the two-child benefit cap.

Keir Starmer showed willingness to consider scrapping the cap for the first time.

Seven Labour MPs, including John McDonnell, were suspended for voting against the government on the motion to scrap the two-child benefit cap.

Tensions arose among backbenchers due to the suspension of MPs and its impact on the government's stance on the issue.

Jeremy Corbyn encouraged Labour MPs to support the SNP amendment to eliminate the two-child benefit cap.

The new prime minister easily defeated the rebellion with a majority of 260 votes.