Starmer willing to compromise on welfare bill for fairness - UK politics update

Keir Starmer confirms willingness to make concessions on welfare bill, saying reforms must comply with 'Labour values of fairness'. Starmer starts his statement by talking about welfare reform, emphasizing the urgent need for reform of the welfare system. He highlights the importance of protecting and providing dignity to those unable to work, and supporting them into work when possible. Starmer criticizes the broken system created by the Conservatives and expresses eagerness to work with colleagues to implement reform with Labour values of fairness.

Julian Lewis (Con) asks Starmer about President Trump's relationship with Putin, while Green co-leader Carla Denyer calls the welfare bill 'fatally flawed' and suggests a new bill in the autumn. Starmer does not rule out a wealth tax but reiterates the commitment not to raise taxes for 'working people'. He also rejects a Tory claim regarding advance notice of attacks under the Chagos deal.

Liberal Democrats call for a vote on the welfare bill to be postponed, and Ed Davey criticizes Tories for suggesting PM should not attend G7 or Nato summits. Starmer accuses Tories of being 'irrelevant' and 'unserious' in their response. Kemi Badenoch accuses Starmer of 'weak' leadership.

Starmer discusses the G7 and Nato summits and emphasizes the importance of security. Lucy Powell confirms the government's plan for the welfare bill vote on Tuesday. Douglas Alexander states that the government will not use threats to win over rebels on the welfare bill.