Why there are alarm bells for Labour across Yorkshire as MPs head for recess

It’s not trouble makers but rather mainly loyal MPs that are now sounding concerned about the Government’s approach, particularly in relation to the welfare reforms.

This goes on top of the feeling of betrayal amongst pensioners who lent their vote to Labour at the last General Election, over the winter fuel allowance cuts.

Sir Keir Starmer has been dealt a difficult hand, that is clear from the uncertainties that have gripped the globe. And it would be remiss to overlook the challenges that the PM faces on multiple fronts.

The scale of the task at hand is underlined by Lord David Blunkett’s comments, who says the current government “have a much, much bigger challenge” than New Labour faced in 1997.

Indeed the PM’s poll ratings improve when he takes a leading role on the world stage. But he needs to connect with voters on the ground.

He and his party came promising change for the better but far too many people feel that has not been delivered and far too often things have become worse over the past year.