Keir Starmer says he was ‘distracted’ by Middle East and Nato during welfare rebellion

'The Dog Ate My Homework': Starmer Mocked For Claiming He Was Too Distracted To Notice Welfare Revolt

The prime minister suggested he was focused on the G7 and Nato summits.

Minister quizzed on PIP welfare U-turn - 'How on earth did it get to this point' - The Mirror

In a dramatic climbdown on Thursday, Keir Starmer agreed to protect all existing claimants from losing Personal Independence Payments. But he still faces a major rebellion

What Starmer could learn from Blair

Seven months after his landslide victory in May 1997, Tony Blair faced the prospect of a three-figure rebellion against his government’s welfare policies. Tomorrow, Keir Starmer could face a mutiny just as great. But despite his devotion to his New Labour predecessor, Starmer has handled his trial with far less dexterity and daring. In Blair’s case, the issue was the Lone Parent Premium, an additional payment to single parents that had been intro

Starmer Works to Quell Labour Mutiny That Threatens His Future

Keir Starmer is working to contain the rebellion in his Labour Party ahead of a vote Tuesday on his flagship welfare policy that’s provoked widespread criticism and called his leadership into doubt.

Keir admits benefits U-turn WAS his fault after being 'distracted' by Nato

Sir Keir Starmer SIR KEIR Starmer accepts the humiliating u-turn on benefits was his fault – revealing he has been distracted by global events. The Prime Minister attempted to deflect attention away from top aides after 120-strong rebellion from Labour MPs were due to derail welfare reforms. AFPSir Keir Starmer has had a hectic time on the world stage in recent weeks[/caption] The admission comes as Sir Keir marks a year in Downing Street this F…

Wes Streeting quizzed on whether Keir Starmer should 'resign' over welfare U-turn

Wes Streeting has been grilled by GB News host Camilla Tominey on Labour's latest U-turn on welfare reforms, as she told the Health Secretary that Sir Keir Starmer "doesn't know what he's doing".Following the decision to backtrack on the welfare bill vote, the Prime Minister admitted he was "distracted" by several issues, including the Middle East.FULL STORY HERE.