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Starmer faces down a revolt over UK welfare reform after a troubled first year in office
- On July 1, Sir Keir Starmer abandoned key Personal Independence Payment cuts as Labour rebels, the largest in his tenure, stalled his flagship welfare bill.
- Prompted by opposition from 39 Labour MPs, disability charities warn proposed PIP cuts could increase poverty and anxiety among disabled people, fueling a significant revolt.
- Senior minister Pat McFadden warned abandoning £5 billion in cuts has significant financial consequences, as savings are now less than half the original forecast, creating a major headache for Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
- Starmer's authority visibly erodes after the U-turn, with Morgan McSweeney's competence questioned and power shifting to Deputy Angela Rayner, who brokered the concessions.
- Beyond the recent revolt, the two-child benefit cap is unlikely to be scrapped, and fears grow of tax hikes in the autumn as economic pressures mount and reforms remain uncertain.
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It's been a year since Keir Starmer took office as UK Prime Minister, but despite a landslide election victory on 4 July 2024, his government has struggled with headwinds and an internal rebellion that further weakened his position this week. Here's a look at the Labour leader's performance on several key issues in his first twelve months in office: 1. Economic recovery promised The government's main focus has been...
Shortly after Keir Starmer completed one year as British Prime Minister, he ran into his biggest problems yet.
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