Starmer, Keir
As the government faced a bruising day on Tuesday evening, with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch delivering a scathing attack on Labour's welfare plans, Chancellor Rachel Reeves appeared to be fighting back tears in the Commons. The tense Prime Minister's Questions session came after the PM swerved
Starmer, Keir
As the Labour Party prepares to vote on the welfare reform bill, tensions have risen within the party leadership. A frustrated minister expressed private concerns about the party's messaging, citing a £20bn increase in welfare spending and lack of clarity on cuts. This is not the first time
Starmer, Keir
Labour has shelved plans to restrict eligibility for the personal independence payment (Pip), a key plank of its welfare reform package, after a Labour rebellion. The move will now only come after a review of the benefit. The Government's legislation, the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill,
Starmer, Keir
The Labour welfare bill, which has caused significant controversy over welfare cuts and disability benefits, has scraped past its second reading by 335 ayes to 260 noes, a majority of 75. Despite this win, 49 Labour MPs voted against the bill, with many expressing their discontent over the proposed welfare
Starmer, Keir
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's government is poised to face its largest rebellion to date as Parliament votes on its plans to overhaul the country's welfare system. The proposed reforms aim to make the system more sustainable in the future by cutting costs, but critics
Starmer, Keir
The United Kingdom's disabled community is bracing for impact as Labour's proposal to cut Disability Allowance (DA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits is set to be debated in the House of Commons on July 1. According to the House of Commons' UK Disability Statistics
Starmer, Keir
A year on from Labour's electoral landslide, the party's government has made slow progress, marred by mis-steps and leadership woes. Despite a limited success in planning reform, the administration has floundered on key policy fronts, including a recent U-turn on winter fuel payments for pensioners. The
Starmer, Keir
Sir Keir Starmer has acknowledged a sense of dissatisfaction, recognizing that Labour has not effectively communicated its story. This mirrors Tony Blair's experience after his first term, where he felt he had wasted opportunities due to a lack of delivery. In response, Blair established the Prime Minister'
Starmer, Keir
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces opposition from a significant number of MPs over his plans to cut disability welfare, with a crunch vote looming on the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Bill. The original proposals would have seen significant cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and the health element of
Starmer, Keir
As Sir Keir Starmer marks his first year in office, he faces a precarious balance between foreign policy successes and domestic frustrations. Despite his efforts to rebuild the Labour Party, his authority has been draining away at an alarming rate, and he now looks like he is following his backbenchers
Starmer, Keir
A growing number of Labour MPs are contemplating a move to significantly water down the UK government's inheritance tax plans, specifically those affecting small family farms, as part of the 2023 budget. The move comes as Sir Keir Starmer faces increasing pressure from within his party over his
Starmer, Keir
Labour whip Vicky Foxcroft, who quit her frontbench role over the welfare bill a week ago, has stated that Keir Starmer's concessions do not adequately address her concerns about disability benefit cuts. Foxcroft urged the government to collaborate with disabled people and publish the review of the system
