Johnson likely to defy Tory rebels by ignoring order to hold vote on aid cuts

At least 40 Conservative MPs are fighting on to get overseas funding restored after reverse in Commons

Boris Johnson has set himself on a collision course with scores of his MPs as No 10 suggested it would defy an order by the House of Commons speaker to bring a vote on swingeing foreign aid cuts.

Between 40 and 50 Conservative MPs were said to be considering defying the government on Monday before an ambush in the Commons was thwarted, with rebels now exploring options including legal action.

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