Keir Starmer’s landslide UK general election win last July delivered to the House of Commons what was supposed to be a hand-picked army of loyalists molded in his image, a cadre that earned the moniker “Starmtroopers.

Also, columnist and author Sarah Vine speaks to Adam ahead of the release of her new book How Not to Be a Political Wife, sharing how Brexit led to the end of her marriage to Michael Gove and giving a behind the scenes look at life around politics.

Ministers have been seeking to avoid a rebellion, with Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall reportedly offering concessions. But if dozens of Labour MPs defy the whip, Starmer risks appearing dependent on Tory votes to govern, a perception that could erode his authority.