Why Keir Starmer is braced for the biggest rebellion of his premiership

Last week, Keir Starmer infamously dismissed the protests of his MPs concerned about the government’s flagship welfare bill as mere “noises off”. Such criticisms, the prime minister’s telling implied, reflected the inevitable but manageable friction generated by far-reaching reform. As had been the case during his tenure in opposition, the revolt reinforced his resolve. Starmer […]

Latest: 39 Labour MPs sign new amendment to block welfare cuts

Ministers had hoped that a series of concessions would have been to win over Labour rebels when MPs vote on welfare changes. 

Latest: 127 Labour MPs sign amendment to block welfare cuts

If passed, the amendment would kill the government’s plans to save £5 billion a year by overhauling the welfare system.