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Analysis: Humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons
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
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.
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Who are the welfare bill rebels? Find out how your MP voted
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
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%
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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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