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UK politics: Starmer says welfare concessions are ‘common sense’ but dodges funding question – as it happened

No 10 has offered significant concessions to the rebels, estimated to cost around £3bn a year, amid fears over Tuesday’s vote

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2025

Nato was a victory for Starmer on the global stage, but now he’s at war with his own MPs

NEWS ANALYSIS: In his first year in office, it has become increasingly clear that the PM is much more comfortable navigating foreign diplomacy than he is with dealing with his backbenchers, writes Millie Cooke

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

No 10 accused of imposing effective ban on civil servants speaking at events

Guidance issued to ensure ministers are the only government spokespeople, but critics say move damages public discourse

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025

Voices: Whitehall isn’t working – here’s how the PM can fix it

INSIDE WESTMINSTER: Keir Starmer complains that the government machine is slow to crank into life when he demands action. To prevent his ‘mission-driven’ domestic agenda from being doomed to failure, the prime minister should first get rid of the Cabinet Office, says Andrew Grice

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2025

No 10 says abortion law change must be ‘safe and workable’

The Government will consider whether further changes are needed after MPs backed decriminalising women who terminate their pregnancy.

Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025

UK would have to sign off on US use of Diego Garcia base for raid on Iran

UK continues to urge de-escalation as concerns grow about possible US intervention in the Middle East

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2025

Uncertainty continues over steel tariffs after Trump deal

The promised elimination of steel and aluminium tariffs was not part of the measures announced by Donald Trump during a meeting with Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025

Starmer urges Britons in Israel to register their presence

The Foreign Office has advised against all travel to Israel.

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025

UK warns the situation in Middle East ‘has potential to deteriorate further’

The crisis is likely to dominate talks between leaders including Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump at the G7 summit.

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025

Ministers step up efforts to quell growing rebellion over UK welfare bill

Whips increase pressure on MPs and No 10 drawing up contingency plans for ministerial changes as vote nears

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025