Government’s diluted welfare bill clears House of Commons
MPs have approved the government’s benefits bill, which was heavily watered-down last week following a rebellion by Labour backbenchers. The…
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Starmer Seeks to Hold Line on Spending After Defeat on Welfare
The UK government talked down hopes that the two-child cap on parental benefits might be scrapped, as Prime Minister Keir…
Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister says
Spending decisions have been made “harder” by the government’s U-turn on welfare changes, the education secretary has said, as she…
‘I’m the Most Famous Drummer on Welfare’
“I’m now the most famous drummer on welfare,” jokes Zac Starkey, and few music fans who follow the news at…
Starmer admits failing to engage ahead of welfare U-turns
Sir Keir Starmer has admitted he “did not engage” properly with Labour MPs, leading to a series of damaging U-turns…
Blame game engulfs Labour over botched welfare reforms
Sir Keir Starmer’s retreat from his own welfare reforms on Tuesday evening has been one of the biggest political blunders…
Keir Starmer refuses to back Rachel Reeves amid welfare fallout
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UK ministers warn welfare U-turn will mean less money for other priorities
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Welfare Bill Passes, But At What Cost?
Last minute concessions mean government avoids possible defeat. www.bbc.co.uk #Welfare #Bill #Passes #Cost
Starmer Drops Flagship Welfare Reforms to Avoid Defeat
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government decided to drop the most contentious part of planned welfare changes, which would have…