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Starmer Faces Backlash Over Controversial Welfare Cuts

7/2/2025

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under fire from Labour MPs for controversial welfare cuts, particularly affecting Personal Independence Payments. His recent retreat hasn't salvaged the government's sinking popularity, marking the bleakest beginning for a newly-elected Prime Minister in UK history. The political landscape is tense as discontent grows among party members.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under fire from Labour MPs for controversial welfare cuts, particularly affecting Personal Independence Payments. His recent retreat hasn't salvaged the government's sinking popularity, marking the bleakest beginning for a newly-elected Prime Minister in UK history. The political landscape is tense as discontent grows among party members.