(Wednesday 2 July 2025) – The week so far has been dominated by the government’s controversial welfare reforms after Labour MPs mounted a rebellion that would have left the prime minister humiliated. The PM was unable to convince his party that the reforms, which were designed to save £5bn, meaning the PM was forced into making major concessions to ensure his bill was passed in the Commons. Much like the winter fuel payments U-turn, it’s another embarrassment for the PM.
After the controversy from Glastonbury, BBC boss Tim Davie is reportedly fighting for his job as politicians and critics demand heads roll over the choice to stream the English punk duo Bob Vylan, who chanted “death to IDF.”
Wednesday marks the end of the glorious sunshine Britain has been enjoying these past few weeks, as the temperatures cool after the second heatwave.
