Starmer defends his record in power as biggest revolt of his premiership looms

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has defended his Government’s record as he faces a major revolt on welfare reforms. (Paul Currie/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer has defended his Government’s record over its first year in office, all while he faces the largest revolt of his premiership.

The Prime Minister insisted at a meeting of senior ministers that his team could look back with a “real sense of pride and achievement” as the July 5 anniversary of his first year in office nears.