Government and military voices warn that current troop levels are too low for modern security needs, prompting cross-party calls for increased funding and recruitment to reinforce the nation’s readiness in an unpredictable global climate.

Senior Tory Jenrick demands prison officers be equipped with enhanced protective tools to prevent extremist incidents, emphasising the need for secure armouries and robust measures to maintain order and safety.

The PM is under mounting pressure to reinstate winter fuel payments for older people, with campaigners warning of dire political repercussions if this crucial lifeline is withdrawn.

The PM and Starmer have been warned by prominent figures that any perceived capitulation to EU demands, including new arrangements for European workers, risks provoking a significant voter backlash.