Starmer’s benefits Bill turns to farce

Inside the vote that shook Starmer’s grip on power

Sir Keir Starmer pulled Labour’s flagship welfare reform plans at the last minute – a humiliating U-turn after days of rebellion, confusion and rising anger across his own party. The government narrowly avoided defeat in the vote last night, but the cost may be far greater than any lost vote. Dozens of MPs defied the whip, disability campaigners condemned the reforms, and what was once a central policy platform now lies in ruins. Critics say Sta…

Starmer’s benefits Bill turns to farce

Late concession to rebels wipes out most of the £4.6bn savings the Prime Minister had pledged to deliver

Nigel Farage: Labour is in 'big trouble' after benefits bill victory

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has declared the Government "is in big trouble" following a series of policy reversals and a significantly weakened disability benefits bill.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's bill passed the second reading, with 335 MPs voting for and 260 voting against, a majority of 75.FULL STORY HERE.

Keir Starmer In 11th-Hour Welfare Climbdown In Bid To Avoid Commons Defeat

One Labour MP said it was "a fucking farce".

Benefits reform ‘farce’ leaves MPs bitter – and trouble ahead for Starmer