7 h. ago It’s time to show us that things are going to get better, prime minister

Editorial: Despite a tumultuous and, at times, disappointing first year in office, Keir Starmer remains the best person for the job, streets ahead of any alternative leader who might theoretically replace him. But now he needs to rewire his relationship with the British people

Politics

13 h. ago Voices: One year on, is Starmer still the best man Labour has for the job?

There’s a lot the prime minister – and his team – could learn from their party’s own history. What’s preventing them is ego and self-denial, writes Anthony Seldon

Politics

24 h. ago Voices: After Labour’s first year, Starmer could still learn from ‘one

The current prime minister would be wise to study Clement Attlee’s post-war premiership, which also started with a landslide election but, mired in economic uncertainty and internal conflict, quickly ran out of steam, says historian Alun Evans

Politics

35 h. ago The success of this government now rests in Wes Streeting’s hands

Editorial: Labour’s vision for a new era for NHS England – one with community hubs, artificial intelligence and early diagnosis at its heart – could be a model of public policymaking. But if it is to have a chance of success, the health secretary must now persuade the trade unions and professional bodies to join him

Politics

63 h. ago Voices: Only Angela Rayner has emerged from the welfare debacle with her reputation intact

It took the intervention of the deputy prime minister to persuade the prime minister that the game was up – now some Labour MPs are wondering if she’ll replace him, writes John Rentoul

Politics

65 h. ago Voices: Starmer has been given two black eyes by his party – but here’s how he could fight back

Bruised by his welfare reforms battle, the prime minister is on a hook of his own making. With a little help from Westminster, he can wriggle off, says Andrew Grice

Politics

3 d. ago Voices: There is one clear winner in the welfare debate and it isn’t Liz Kendall

The work and pensions secretary was made to defend her beleaguered benefits bill without either the prime minister or chancellor – which made for a poor show indeed, says Donald Macintyre

Politics

3 d. ago Voices: Labour’s rebel MPs have weakened Starmer – but the greatest damage is to themselves

Backbenchers who vote against the government whip today stood behind the PM to win the general election, but now seem determined to march themselves out of power, says John Rentoul

Events

4 d. ago Even after the welfare rebellion, it is too soon to write off Keir Starmer

Editorial: Labour’s messy compromise over cuts to disability benefit is an unfortunate way to mark a first year in office, but the prime minister still has much to be proud of

Politics

7 d. ago Voices: Starmer’s authority isn’t the only thing badly dented by his benefits climbdown

For Labour backbenchers, the welfare rebellion was a triumph: with the growing possibility of this being a one-term government, and with little prospect of ministerial advancement, MPs have concluded they have nothing to lose by standing up for what they believe in, says Andrew Grice

Culture

8 d. ago Voices: Has Starmer’s leadership been weakened by Labour’s welfare revolt? Join The Independent Debate

Just over half of Independent readers supported welfare reform in principle, but only 28 per cent backed Starmer’s current proposals

Politics

8 d. ago Voices: Don’t blame Morgan McSweeney – this welfare mess is Keir Starmer’s fault

The prime minister will survive the rebellion over benefits cuts, because he will cave in to his MPs demands on welfare – but from here on, things will only get worse for him, says John Rentoul

Politics

9 d. ago Voices: Faced with a growing Labour rebellion against welfare cuts, Keir Starmer has one least

The prime minister has belatedly been making the case for benefit reform and changes to PIP payments to calm his mutinous backbenchers – but, a year on from his historic election win, it risks becoming an issue of confidence in his leadership, says Andrew Grice

Economics

3 w. ago Voices: Starmer and Reeves are back from the brink – here’s what they must do next

After a spending review that came as a relief to many Labour backbenchers, the government must now start making the case for the ‘inevitable’ tax rises in the autumn that will be needed to deliver better public services, says Andrew Grice

Politics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves must do more than hope for the best when it comes to paying for Labour’s spending

Editorial: The chancellor has to balance the competing demands of ministers in her spending review but must make sure she keeps Britain’s finances on a secure footing

Economics