Keir Starmer has been forced to defend his chancellor after a day in which the bitter recriminations over Labour’s welfare bill fiasco appeared to leave Rachel Reeves in tears and the markets in turmoil. Ministers said there would be long-lasting implications for the government’s spending priorities after it was forced to abandon the central plank […]
Starmer to face PMQs after welfare bill climbdown The UK Covid-19 inquiry is hearing evidence from former health secretary Matt Hancock today. I’ll be sharing updates as they come in. Also, at 12pm we have prime minister’s questions (PMQs) where prime minister Keir Starmer will be taking questions in parliament. Here is the list of
Starmer insists vote on welfare cuts bill will happen on Tuesday amid speculation Labour revolt will force delay Good morning. MPs are due to vote on the universal credit (UC) and personal independent payments (Pip) bill next week, the legislation enacting the disability and sickness benefit cuts worth around £5bn. As Pippa Crerar and Aletha