After less than a year as prime minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing a rebellion on a crucial policy which could leave him severely weakened or even force him out, warns David Maddox

PM will force opponents within party to back him or vote against the reforms

Dozens of MPs sign amendment to reject Universal Credit Bill amid fears it could push thousands of people into poverty

After less than a year as prime minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing a rebellion on a crucial policy which could leave him severely weakened or even force him out, warns David…

Enough Labour MPs have signalled their opposition to potentially defeat the government’s plans

Around a dozen ministers are understood to be considering rebelling against the legislation, while 108 Labour MPs have signed a new amendment which would stop the bill in its…

The prime minister has been warned that using Tory votes to pass his welfare reforms against a rebellion of more than 120 Labour MPs would be ‘shameful’

120 rebels from PM’s own party threaten to rebel against welfare bill

Angela Rayner stepping in for Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs

Sir Keir Starmer faces the biggest rebellion of his career over the reforms

The deputy prime minister insisted the government will not back down over its planned vote on welfare reform next Tuesday

The Telegraph examines how the PM can avoid an embarrassing defeat from his own backbenchers over the welfare Bill

A minister said on Thursday discussions were underway about how to implement welfare reforms

Just over half of Independent readers supported welfare reform in principle, but only 28 per cent backed Starmer’s current proposals

The ever escalating welfare bill will mean ever higher taxes for those aspiring to earn a decent living

Prime minister has agreed to concessions to his controversial welfare bill after a tense day of talks with rebel Labour MPs, The Independent understands

The Independent looks at all the times Sir Keir Starmer has let voters down or outright U-turned on his promises on the journey from Labour leader to prime minister

Changes to welfare bill likely to win over moderates, but PM’s reputation for embracing tough reforms damaged