The decision to scrap key parts of the welfare reform package has left the Chancellor facing the prospect of tax hikes to ...

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was forced to shelve key elements of the welfare reform plan to limit a Labour revolt.

Sir Keir Starmer has backed Rachel Reeves to remain chancellor for "many years to come" after she became tearful during an ...

Chaotic PMQs sees chancellor upset – reportedly after clash with speaker – as PM fields questions over black hole left by ...

Chaotic PMQs sees chancellor upset – reportedly after clash with speaker – as PM fields questions over black hole left by ...

The government won last night's welfare vote after last-minute changes, but 49 Labour MPs still voted against the plans.

COMMENT: Her filleting of Starmer and Reeves in the Commons is arguably her biggest success since becoming opposition leader.

As well as the stick, there was also the carrot: without the favour of the party hierarchy, it was difficult for backbenchers to build a political career. The whips controlled not only promotions to ...

A Northumberland MP has warned the Deputy Prime Minister that a notorious roundabout in her constituency is acting as a ...

Earlier, a Labour rebel attempt to halt the legislation was defeated by 179 votes. A total of 44 Labour MPs including two tellers backed the bid by rebel ringleader Rachael Maskell, who described the ...