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Poorly led, strategically inept and shorn of democracy. Now I truly fear for this Labour government

The welfare bill passed, but it was chaos. A party this dysfunctional and divided cannot escape the wrath of voters at the next election, says John McDonnell, former Labour shadow chancellor

The Guardian - UK

Welfare U-turn raises questions over Labour’s tax plans

Sir Keir Starmer will face a grilling from MPs on Wednesday as he attempts to repair relations with his backbenchers.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer must now take the road to political recovery

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The prime minister was right to insist on reforms that will reduce the welfare benefits bill. After a difficult Commons vote, he must regain his authority over his party and show himself to be a leader who has the grit and determination to get things done

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UK PM Starmer gets watered-down welfare bill passed amid Labour uprising

Despite massive majority, Starmer could not get party fully behind signature legislation to pare down spending.

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The welfare reform vote: All you need to know

MPs have voted to allow the Government’s Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill to advance to the next stage in becoming law.

Evening Standard

Kill the bill: Who are the five London Labour MPs who tried to block Keir Starmer's welfare reforms?

In total, 44 Labour MPs voted for an amendment to scrap the controversial legislation

Evening Standard

How No 10 went from bullish to badly damaged as rebels forced further welfare bill concessions

Tumultuous 24 hours capped by last-minute climbdown on cuts to Pips could define rest of Starmer’s time as PM

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Here's how the 37 Scottish Labour MPs voted on welfare reform

PROPALS to reform the welfare system have passed their first Commons hurdle, with MPs voting in favour of it after Keir Starmer was forced into a…

The National (Scotland)

After the welfare vote debacle, this much is clear: Starmer must change. Labour MPs will demand it

The anti-Tory energy that won the PM a majority last year has gone. He needs to give his old supporters new reasons to keep him in office, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Commons in 'chaos' as Keir Starmer forced into screeching benefits U-turn

THE Commons descended into “chaos” just before a major vote on benefits cuts as Keir Starmer performed a screeching U-turn by shelving the most…

The National (Scotland)

Downbeat Liz Kendall acts as if even she no longer believes in welfare reforms

A mauling by MPs the day before took its toll on the work and pensions secretary amid yet more concessions to placate Labour rebels

The Guardian - UK

Voices: There is one clear winner in the welfare debate… and it isn’t Liz Kendall

COMMONS SKETCH: The work and pensions secretary was made to defend her beleaguered benefits bill without either the prime minister or chancellor – which made for a poor show indeed, says Donald Macintyre

The Independent UK

The simple polling change that could be significant for independence support

THE new Scottish poll from Ipsos marks the end of an era ...

The National (Scotland)

Welfare cuts chaos: Tax rises loom within months after Starmer's 'shambolic' benefit reforms 'saved nothing'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves now faces a £5 billion hole in her tax and spending plans

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Anas Sarwar backs UK welfare cuts, but 'wouldn't reduce benefits in Scotland'

ANAS Sarwar insisted that he would “absolutely not” slash disabled Scots’ benefits if he became first minister, despite consistently…

The Guardian - UK

Starmer offers Labour MPs major welfare bill concession

PM makes final attempt to get bill over the line – with Pip cuts planned for 2026 now shelved until after review

The National (Scotland)

Tory councillor quits party after MSP treated 'appallingly' over bullying complaint

A SCOTTISH Conservative councillor has quit the party after claiming an MSP has been treated “appallingly” by senior Tories after rising…

Evening Standard

Who are the key Labour figures leading the charge against Keir Starmer's benefits cuts?

Dozens of Labour MPs are said to still be uneasy about the tweaked welfare reforms as the government heads to a crunch vote

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Removing hereditary peers is not enough to reform Lords, poll suggests

Survey reveals only 3% of people back government’s plans, with 56% wanting to additionally limit number of life appointments

The Independent UK

Voices: Labour’s rebel MPs have weakened Starmer – but the greatest damage is to themselves

COMMENT: Backbenchers who vote against the government whip today stood behind the PM to win the general election, but now seem determined to march themselves out of power, says John Rentoul

Evening Standard

How much do you get on PIP and how much will you get?

What are the current PIP rates as MPs prepare to vote on controversial welfare bill

International Business Times

UK Govt Faces Major Rebellion In Welfare Vote

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced the most serious internal rebellion of his year-long premiership on Tuesday with MPs set for a close vote on welfare reforms that have already forced a damaging climbdown.

Evening Standard

Revealed: Transport for London pays 843 staff to work on union duties - at a cost of £9.2million

Bill for providing paid time off for union representatives almost doubles under Sadiq Khan’s mayoralty

Evening Standard

Cabinet minister urges MPs to back welfare Bill as rebellion looms

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds appealed to backbenchers to support the Bill ahead of a crunch vote on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Welfare bill passes by majority of 75 as massive climbdown heads off Labour revolt – as it happened

MPs vote through welfare bill by 335 votes to 260 after rebel amendment to kill off bill defeated easily after concession over planned Pip cuts

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