Sir Keir Starmer has said a vote on welfare reforms will go ahead next week despite an unprecedented number of Labour MPs expected to rebel.
Taking questions from journalists following a speech at the NATO summit, the prime minister was asked by Sky News’ political editor Beth Rigby how he can govern the country if he can’t govern his party.
He replied: “On the question of welfare reform, we’re committed to reforming our welfare system. It doesn’t work. It traps people. And it has to be reformed.
“And it also has to ensure we’ve got a welfare system that is fit for the future. That is why, there will be a vote and we will press ahead with the reforms.”
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