Keir Starmer Could Face Bruising No-Confidence Vote After Labour Rebellion

Keir Starmer will face vote of no confidence if MPs reject benefits bill, Lord Blunkett tells LBC

Sir Keir Starmer will face a vote of no confidence if his upcoming benefits bill is rejected by Parliament, former work and pensions secretary Lord Blunkett has told LBC.

Keir Starmer could face bruising no-confidence vote after Labour rebellion

Starmer fuelled further anger within Labour after he appeared to shrug off mounting unrest over the proposed reforms, dismissing the backlash as "noises off".

Keir Starmer will face vote of no confidence if MPs reject benefits bill, former DWP chief says

Keir Starmer will face a vote of no confidence if MPs reject the benefits bill, a former Department for Work and Pensions chief has said. Lord David Blunkett has brutally warned the PM a failed vote could see the end of his premiership, just 12 months into his time in No 10. It comes as Keir Starmer revealed he will push ahead with the welfare reforms with next week’s vote being a crucial test of his leadership. Currently, over 120 Labour MPs ha…