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Analysis: Humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:52
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.
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Humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:52
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.
Categories: Politics

Who are the welfare bill rebels? Find out how your MP voted

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 20:06
Check whether your MP voted for or against the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill
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Workers face two-year wait for several new rights

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 17:14
Some measures within the Employment Rights Bill are not due to come into force until 2027.
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Small boat crossings in first half of year up 48%

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 15:35
Official figures show nearly 20,000 people have crossed the English Channel from France since January.
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Parental leave and pay for new parents to be reviewed

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 08:59
Campaigners say the UK's system has been "overlooked for years", and investing in it is a "no-brainer".
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Chris Mason: Labour still has a big persuasion job ahead on welfare cuts

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 08:45
Ministers hope a partial U-turn will win over Labour rebels when MPs vote on welfare changes later.
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Out to Lunch

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 05:00
On Parliament, the impact of politics on her home life and the Labour party.
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Labour MPs press Kendall on rollout of benefit changes

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 20:05
The government was forced into concessions on its welfare plan following a backlash among its own MPs.
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Public invited to decide how MPs' pay should be set

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 18:07
Parliament's expenses watchdog wants around twenty people to take part in a review on MP salaries.
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What has been driving the rise in disability benefit claims?

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 17:58
The government has confirmed details of its scaled-back plan to reform some benefits.
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Covid inquiry hears of care home 'slaughter'

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 16:55
Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.
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Welsh Labour needs to focus on young people, say members

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 15:39
Young Labour party members say they feel their party is still the best fit for working class people.
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MP asks Lotus to give clarity to 1,300 workers

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 14:26
Ben Goldsborough says he met with Geely on Monday and emphasised the need for "openness".
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Starmer criticises 'appalling' Bob Vylan IDF chants

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 08:52
The prime minister describes the punk duo's Glastonbury chants calling for death to Israel's military as "hate speech".
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Welfare U-turn means we are in 'better position', says Streeting

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 15:18
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said MPs raised "substantial" concerns over planned cuts to disability benefits.
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Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 14:42
Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan.
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MP refers himself to commissioner over 'cash for questions' claims

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 12:05
Leaked emails purport to show George Freeman asking a firm that employed him what questions he should ask ministers.
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PM's benefit cuts U-turn leaves backbenchers feeling bruised

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 22:16
After the PM's efforts to mend relations with many on Labour's left, plenty are still unhappy.
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Faisal Islam: How much will U-turn on disability benefits cost?

Fri, 06/27/2025 - 12:43
The changes could cost up to £3bn which will have to come from higher taxes or cuts elsewhere, given the chancellor's self-imposed borrowing rules.
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