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

MPs claim that they have been threatened with suspension from the party and even deselection ahead of crunch welfare vote next week

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…

Have your say: As the government prepares to make one of the most significant changes to welfare in over a decade, we want to know where you stand

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

Backbenchers with small majorities and a high number of constituents claiming welfare could be punished at the polls

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

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

More than 100 Labour MPs opposed reforms, arguing they did not provide support for disabled people and those with long-term health issues.

In a letter to MPs, work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall said personal independence payments would be protected

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

After Sir Keir Starmer’s latest U-turn, has the prime minister created more problems than he has solved, Archie Mitchell asks

Ministers will be hoping two key changes will be enough to keep wavering MPs on side

‘We urge MPs to stand firm against a bill that continues to discriminate, harm, and marginalise’, said Amnesty International