Starmer Under Fire: Labour PM Faces Party Rebellion Amid First-Year Struggles Over Welfare Reform
Starmer Under Fire: Labour PM Faces Party Rebellion Amid First-Year Struggles Over Welfare Reform UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is battling a significant rebellion within his own Labour Party this week as he marks one year in office. The dissent centers on controversial welfare reforms, culminating in a parliamentary vote on Tuesday, July 1, where nearly 40 Labour lawmakers defied the government despite eleventh-hour concessions. Starmer, who led Labour to a landslide victory on July 4, 2024, is grappling with…