Sir Keir Starmer said his party is having to make "tough decisions" ahead of the next election as he appeared to defend his stance on maintaining the two-child benefit cap.There has been disquiet among Labour MPs after the party leader confirmed he would retain the Conservative-imposed limit which has been criticised for pushing families into poverty.

Sir Keir Starmer said his party is having to make "tough decisions" ahead of the next election as he appeared to defend his stance on maintaining the two-child benefit cap.There has been disquiet among Labour MPs after the party leader confirmed he would retain the Conservative-imposed limit which has been criticised for pushing families into poverty.