That comes with the big caveat - emphasised by No 10 - that we don't know for certain that Starmer still supports it - even though we have his past comments and plenty of people in the know say they're expecting him to vote for it.
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Streeting's interventions have prompted greater scrutiny of the whole cabinet on the issue.
For, the majority of cabinet, inc: Ed Miliband, Liz Kendall, chief whip
Against: Wes Streeting, Bridget Phillipson, Angela Rayner (per sources)
Others expected to announce how they're voting on the day
Streeting is known to have leadership ambitions but his supporters say he intervened purely because he cares about the issue - and actually his intervention puts him at odds with many on his own flank and probs most Labour MPs. But he is said to regret putting the PM in an uncomfortable position
Many MPs remain undecided, with the issue dominating conversation in the tearooms and corridors of Westminster. For some who have only had the role for just over four months, the vote is causing a lot of conflict - even distress - as their inboxes flood with messages about this life or death issue
Some new Lab MPs who instinctively favoured the bill are now leaning toward voting against it over fears that protections against coercion aren't strong enough. But those involved in bringing the bill still say that if everyone who has pledged their support votes in favour on Friday, it will pass.
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The media scrutiny has caused frustration with Streeting among the cabinet, and Starmer himself held a meeting with him to express his displeasure
For, the majority of cabinet, inc: Ed Miliband, Liz Kendall, chief whip
Against: Wes Streeting, Bridget Phillipson, Angela Rayner (per sources)
Others expected to announce how they're voting on the day