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Starmer, Labour and welfare

The Independent on MSN · 1h

Every Labour U-turn after Starmer reverses welfare cuts

Sir Keir Starmer has announced his latest U-turn: a £1.5bn change of course over his flagship welfare bill. The prime minister last month announced plans to reverse his controversial cuts to winter fuel payments,

UK leader Starmer waters down planned welfare cuts after revolt in his Labour Party

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has given way to political pressure and watered down planned welfare reforms to avert defeat by his own party’s lawmakers

The Irish News on MSN · 1d

Keir’s first year: Starmer under pressure after a rocky start for Labour

S ir Keir Starmer has had a rocky start in his first year as Prime Minister and faces plummeting polls for Labour and struggles inside his party as he enters the second stage of his plans for a “decade of renewal”.

Keir Starmer, Commons

The Economist · 10h

Sir Keir Starmer is rapidly losing his authority

And on July 1st Sir Keir Starmer was humiliated by a huge rebellion, as Labour MPs gutted a bill to cut sickness and disability benefits. In Parliament the next day his chancellor wept and yields on Britain’s debt soared.

Humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons

But the parallel is this: a government transparently not in control of events, shoved around humiliatingly by parliament. The astonishing thing about this row is Sir Keir Starmer has a mandate and a majority.

PA Media on MSN · 1d

No 10 says Starmer backs Reeves after Chancellor’s tears in Commons

Downing Street said the Prime Minister supported his Chancellor after Sir Keir Starmer declined to commit to her future in the Commons.

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Starmer’s attempt at welfare reform roils his party, capping a troubled first year in office

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks a year in office this week, facing challenges from within his party and the public.

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Keir Starmer 'didn't appreciate' Rachel Reeves was crying in House of Commons as he speaks out

Sir Keir Starmer has given his full support to Chancellor Rachel Reeves and said that her tearful appearance in the Commons ...

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Sir Keir Starmer could be ousted as PM within months, two senior Labour MPs tell Sky News

Two senior Labour MPs have suggested the prime minister may have to go within months if the government continues to perform poorly.

The Independent on MSN5h

Steve Coogan explains why Keir Starmer has made him ‘admire’ Margaret Thatcher

Steve Coogan explains why Keir Starmer has made him ‘admire’ Margaret Thatcher - ‘I never thought I’d say that,’ Alan Partridge star admitted ...

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Jeremy Corbyn sets out plan for new party in challenge to Keir Starmer

Jeremy Corbyn has set out plans to launch a new party in a challenge to Labour. The former Labour leader said "there will be ...

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SNP in 11 point lead over Labour for Holyrood election after Keir Starmer's popularity nosedives

The poll shows Labour are also significantly behind the SNP in Westminster voting intentions, despite romping to victory last ...

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Keir Starmer has had worst start as PM than Liz Truss, expert claims

Keir Starmer has had worst start as PM than Liz Truss, expert claims - Labour prime minister’s time in office even worse than ...

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Fear and loathing in Labour: A party on the edge angry at Drakeford, Morgan and Starmer

Relations between MPs and MSs are never entirely hunky dory but Eluned Morgan's Norwegian Church speech where she said the UK ...

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