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Labour's Welfare Problem
Despite last week's U-turn, Keir Starmer still faces a backbench rebellion over welfare. Is it particularly difficult for a Labour Prime Minister to …
1 year ago
Starmer Faces Fresh Welfare Rebellion
The government made big concessions to its welfare reforms to win over Labour critics - but could the rebellion be about to grow, rather than shrink?…
1 year ago
Starmer's Hat-Trick Of U-Turns
The prime minister has been forced into a climbdown after more than 120 Labour MPs threatened to block his welfare bill. Is he back in control of the…
1 year ago
Welfare Bill in Crisis
Rebel MPs are not backing down over the government's welfare bill, with Keir Starmer forced to contemplate concessions - can he win them over?
Hoste…
1 year ago
PMQs: Rayner's Rough Ride Over Welfare
With Keir Starmer away at the Nato summit, it's deputy prime minister's questions (again). Angela Rayner faces questions from Mel Stride about the mo…
1 year ago
Why Was Starmer Out Of The Loop?
There was little sign of British influence as the US attacked Iran and then announced a ceasefire. Does it throw Starmer's judgement into question, o…
1 year ago
Is The UK Internationally Irrelevant?
Donald Trump's unilateral attack on Iran exposes the limit to which Britain can influence events in the Middle East. Should we be happy with the role…
1 year ago
Is There A "Window" For Iran Diplomacy?
Donald Trump's given Iran a "two-week" reprieve for negotiations and David Lammy has gone to Geneva for talks with the Iranian foreign minister. But …
1 year, 1 month ago
How Will The UK Respond If Trump Attacks?
Donald Trump is reported to have approved a plan to attack Iran, and the world waits to see if he uses it. But how will Keir Starmer respond?
Hugo Rif…
1 year, 1 month ago
PMQs: Keir Starmer's 'Bag Carrier' Lifts The Lid
It's deputy PMQs this week while the prime minister is away, and we're joined by a special guest. Chris Ward is Keir Starmer's close aide and parliam…
1 year, 1 month ago