Welfare vote will go ahead says Rayner, despite rebellion
More than 130 MPs, including 120 Labour backbenchers, are opposing the government's benefits bill.
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Welfare rebellion to test Starmer like never before
Labour MPs' challenge over benefits cuts is perhaps the gravest crisis in the PM's time in office so far.
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Kemi’s Tories drop to 4th
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Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics. It’ll be a day when the PM goes again at selling the merits of his EU deal. One former …
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Starmer faces Labour revolt over plan to raid bank accounts of benefit claimants
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Welfare fraud bill would allow funds to be taken from bank accounts and driving licences to be cancelled
- Should benefit claimants risk having their bank accounts spied upon and driving licences revoke…
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Welfare reforms are 'all pain, no gain': Labour hopes for £5billion in savings - but it could be 2% of that, study says
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall triggered a Labour backlash this week with plans for welfare reforms designed to save the taxpayer £5billion.
Welfare uncertainty is stirring up fear, says Davey
The Liberal Democrat leader says there has not been enough detail on the government's cuts to benefits.
Liz Kendall unveils UK benefits cuts set to leave many sick and disabled worse off
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Welfare secretary announces changes aimed at cutting bill by up to £5bn in face of opposition from Labour MPs
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Liz Kendall, the welfare secretary, has faced down angry …
Welfare claimants to be given 'right to try' work without risk of losing their benefits as part of Labour's overhaul
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Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is expected to announce legislation to introduce a 'right to try guarantee' for those on health-related benefits.
Welfare vs. warfare: France’s political parties divided over cash for defense
Macron's calls for more military spending without tax increases have sparked fears over future cuts to social programs.
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