Sir Keir Starmer’s U-turn now leaves the government with a choice between raising taxes or cutting spending elsewhere

IFS director Paul Johnson warned that the £30bn increase in defence spending would need to be funded by tax rises

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

Labour prime minister in crisis, and preparing for a climbdown, as he tries to save benefits reforms from revolt by his own MPs

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

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

Keir Starmer has handed major concessions to rebels in a desperate bid to salvage flagship legislation on health and disability benefits.

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

Sir Keir Starmer’s U-turn now leaves the government with a choice between raising taxes or cutting spending elsewhere

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

Government refuses to disclose how they will afford climb-down as PM caves to Labour rebels

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