Starmer launches fresh push for welfare spending reform
Prime minister risked Labour MPs’ ire by arguing that tackling the spiralling benefits bill is a moral imperative
Prime minister risked Labour MPs’ ire by arguing that tackling the spiralling benefits bill is a moral imperative

Government climbdown on welfare reveals the perpetually problematic relationship between Labour’s front and backbench

Prime minister tells Labour MPs he will reduce UK’s national debt without making deep spending cuts

Move raises likelihood of further tax rises and could damage government’s credibility with investors

Retreat on welfare cuts would be an irrecoverable blow to the UK prime minister’s authority

Public sector reform should be easiest for Labour to do, precisely because it is Labour

Ministers and MPs are openly debating how the PM might be removed after elections where Labour is expected to perform dismally