THE Tory-LibDem Coalition's flagship benefits cap is set to go ahead after MPs threw out objections to sweeping welfare cuts.
The UK Government offered only minor concessions to appease potential rebels as it swiftly overturned a series of embarrassing defeats in the House of Lords.
A number of LibDem MPs, including Alan Reid, the member for Argyll and Bute, did vote against part or all of the plans, but it was not enough to prevent comfortable wins for the Coalition.
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