British Prime Minister Keir Starmer cleared the first hurdle in his quest to reform the welfare system on Tuesday, when lawmakers opposed to the proposed law failed to halt its progress with a so-called "reasoned amendment".

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks a year in office this week, facing challenges from within his party and the public.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is braced for the biggest rebellion of his premiership in a vote on planned benefits cuts, despite making significant concessions to discontented Labour MPs. Sir Keir and his ministers have been scrambling to convince MPs to back watered-down welfare changes in a key vote on Tuesday evening.