Downing Street has confirmed it is in talks with Labour MPs about possible changes to the government's welfare policies.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to lead his party into the next general election and rejected suggestions he was failing to listen to the concerns of his party on Wednesday, as he faces a growing rebellion from lawmakers over welfare reform.

A rebellion by Labour MPs against the government’s plans to slash the welfare budget has grown despite a concerted campaign to win over those opposed to the changes. In another huge blow for Keir Starmer,