The government is facing rebellion from its own backbenchers over plans to 'criminalise' homelessness. Rebels claim that as many 40 Conservatives - from both the left and right of the party - are unwilling to support the government's Criminal Justice Bill as is. A group of 40 would easily be able to overturn the government majority of 53 if backed by opposition MPs too.
Bob Blackman, Nickie Aiken, Tracey Crouch, Selaine Saxby, Stephen Hammond, Sir Iain Duncan Smith, Jo Gideon, Caroline Nokes, Derek Thomas, John Penrose and Damian Green are among those who have backed the changes, although it is claimed around 40 in total are on board.