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The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

I spent all day counting Keir Starmer’s U-turns — here they are

I tried to put together a list of all Keir Starmer’s U-turns — but there are too many

The National (Scotland)

‘A choice between Eluned Morgan or Nigel Farage’: Jo Stevens on Labour’s struggles in Wales

Stevens hopes her work as Welsh secretary securing record funding for Wales will help stop the party haemorrhaging votes to Reform and Plaid Cymru

The Guardian - UK

Voices: When it’s Rachel Reeves vs Andrew Bailey, I know who my money’s on

COMMENT : The governor of the Bank of England's response to the chancellor trying to talk up the flagging jobs market is quietly devastating, writes James Moore

The Independent UK

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Stephen Kinnock stares into the abyss as he carries can for welfare U-turn

Nick Robinson could barely contain his glee, this was the highlight of the Today presenter’s Glastonbury weekend

The Guardian - UK

Labour faces backlash after asking MPs to attend summer parties with private firms

MPs invited to ‘relax in a private setting with senior party figures’ at sponsored events

Evening Standard

Welfare reforms strike ‘right balance’ after U-turn, says Starmer

The Prime Minister said the climbdown followed a ‘constructive discussion’ with Labour rebels.

Evening Standard

Is Britain Heading Back into Europe's Fold? Navigating Brexit Fatigue and the New UK-EU 'Reset' Deal

Five years after formally exiting the European Union, the United Kingdom is now humming a familiar tune with its former partners—something like "together again."

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Reeves expected to freeze income tax thresholds to raise funds after welfare U-turn

Government’s concessions over welfare cuts leave chancellor with a growing hole in her budget

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s disability cuts rebellion: a former government whip asks, how did Keir Starmer not see this coming?

The government has promised to make major concessions to its universal credit and personal independence payment bill after a large-scale and very public rebellion by Labour MPs threatened to derail a vote due on July 1.

The Conversation

Starmer’s ‘two-tier’ welfare concessions will create a ‘generational divide’, campaigners warn

‘We urge MPs to stand firm against a bill that continues to discriminate, harm, and marginalise’, said Amnesty International

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer says he ‘deeply regrets’ island of strangers speech

Immigration speech was criticised for echoing Enoch Powell’s ‘rivers of blood’ rhetoric

The Guardian - UK

Labour in ‘good place now’ on welfare, Kendall insists after Government U-turn

Number 10 offered concessions in a late-night climbdown to head off Sir Keir Starmer’s first Commons defeat.

Evening Standard

RAF chief chosen to lead British armed forces

Sir Keir Starmer said Sir Richard Knighton had championed ‘a culture of innovation and excellence’ while head of the RAF.

Evening Standard

Labour MPs demand ‘reset’ in relations with Number 10 after welfare U-turn

A Number 10 spokesman insisted that the Prime Minister ‘remains fully committed to engaging with parliamentarians’.

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The Independent UK

Voices: Starmer’s welfare humiliation is a turning point for his government

COMMENT: The prime minister had no choice but to give in to Labour rebels on disability benefits – but this rebellion has been handled particularly badly, says John Rentoul, who doubts the current PM will see out this parliament

The National (Scotland)

Labour rebels urged to 'stand firm' over welfare cuts despite Keir Starmer U-turn

REBEL Labour MPs have been urged to “stand by their conscience” over disability welfare cuts.

The Independent UK

Starmer reveals fears for his sister-in-law after ‘arson attack’ on his home

The prime minister said the alleged arson incident left he and his wife Victoria ‘really shaken up’

Evening Standard

Starmer says he ‘deeply regrets’ using ‘island of strangers’ phrase

The Prime Minister said he had been ‘really shaken up’ after an alleged arson attack on his family home hours before the speech.

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International Business Times

UK Govt Climbs Down On Welfare Cuts In Latest U-turn

The UK government backed down Friday on controversial plans to slash disability and sickness benefits after a major rebellion by MPs, in a blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's authority.

The Independent UK

Starmer’s welfare U-turn is short term gain for long term pain

NEWS ANALYSIS: After Sir Keir Starmer’s latest U-turn, has the prime minister created more problems than he has solved, Archie Mitchell asks

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer suggests he didn't read through 'island of strangers' speech

Keir Starmer has suggested he didn't read through his highly-contentious "island of strangers" speech on immigration in advance

The Independent UK

Starmer ‘must hike taxes’ to plug £4.5bn black hole after welfare U-turn

Keir Starmer’s U-turn now leaves the government with a choice between raising taxes or cutting spending elsewhere

Evening Standard

Government climbdown on welfare Bill marks third U-turn this month

Sir Keir Starmer’s Government also U-turned on winter fuel payments and an inquiry into grooming gangs.

The Guardian - UK

Welfare bill: what compromises have been made and how will claimants be affected?

More than 120 Labour MPs were planning to defeat the bill by voting against it before last-minute concessions

Evening Standard

Welfare reforms: What concessions has the Government made?

The Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill is due before the Commons on Tuesday.

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