Conservative Kemi Badenoch slams ‘humiliating concessions’ after Labour U-turn on welfare cuts

Has Kemi Badenoch finally shown the killer instinct to save her as Tory leader?

Her filleting of Starmer and Reeves in the Commons is arguably her biggest success since becoming opposition leader. It could silence complaints by her Conservative critics that she lacks the ruthless skills needed to become prime minister, writes Simon Walters.

Pound FALLS against euro and dollar after PMQs sends markets into chaos

The pound has fallen against both the euro and the US dollar amid growing political and fiscal uncertainty in the UK. Sterling dropped 0.60 per cent against the euro to trade at 1.1573, and slipped 0.95 per cent against the US dollar to 1.3615.The fall comes amid political uncertainty, with reports suggesting Chancellor Rachel Reeves could face the sack following Labour’s U-turn on the welfare reform bill.However, Downing Street has firmly denie…

Rachel Reeves 'cries' at PMQs after welfare chaos

Rachel Reeves appeared in tears at PMQs after suffering a huge Labour rebellion amid welfare chaos. Tears were seen running down her right cheek after Tory leader Kemi Badenoch told the chancellor that “she looks miserable”. Sir Keir also refused to answer whether Reeves will still be in post by the next election. 🚨 Rachel Reeves appears to be crying at #PMQs pic.twitter.com/297lTXp0wj— Bill Curtis (@billcurtis0) July 2, 2025 It comes after MP…

Anas Sarwar 'totally humiliated' by Labour's dramatic benefit cuts U-turn

ANAS Sarwar has been left “totally humiliated” after backing Labour’s planned welfare cuts only for the UK Government to perform a dramatic…

Conservative Kemi Badenoch slams ‘humiliating concessions’ after Labour U-turn on welfare cuts

Labour split as North East Herts MP Chris Hinchliff voted against, while Hertford and Stortford’s Josh Dean and Harlow’s Chris Vince backed the bill.

Every Time Labour Slammed Government U-Turns

Starmer's humiliating (second) welfare U-turn last night saw his bill totally gutted in the face of a major rebellion. As co-conspirators will know, it's