The PM is facing significant dissent within the party over planned changes to pension policies, as backbenchers and Labour critics express strong opposition to the government’s stance on compensation for the Waspi women, with a critical vote anticipated in the new year.

The government has warned that water bills could see an additional increase following a 36% rise approved by Ofwat over five years, unless the Labour Party intervenes to overhaul the regulator, attributing the hikes to infrastructure failures and illegal waste disposal issues.

Labour MPs have expressed their readiness to challenge the Government’s decision not to compensate women affected by changes to the state pension age, amid growing protests accusing Starmer and the party of ‘betraying’ the Waspi women, while the PM has argued that the financial implications make compensation unfeasible.

After three decades of controversy, a new review of the Post Office IT scandal has recognised victims affected by the faulty software system, with the Government launching a compensation scheme and pledging redress for wrongful convictions.