UK Labour leader Keir Starmer is facing growing criticism after scrapping a major welfare reform plan, marking a turbulent milestone in his leadership. The proposal aimed to overhaul the Universal Credit system to improve social security access, but it has now been quietly dropped.
Supporters within the Labour Party have expressed disappointment, arguing that the U-turn undermines the party’s promises to protect vulnerable citizens. Political analysts say this decision weakens Starmer’s credibility among progressive voters and raises questions about his policy direction ahead of the general election.
The abandoned reform was once a cornerstone of Labour’s social justice agenda, and its removal comes as the party tries to strike a balance between broad appeal and policy ambition. Starmer’s office has yet to release a full explanation for the shift.
This leadership stumble could become a defining moment as Labour battles to regain public trust and electoral strength.
