The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa), the parliamentary expenses watchdog, is seeking approximately 20 members of the public to participate in a review of its methodology for determining MPs’ pay.…
Following scrutiny from Labour MPs, the government has released details of its revised plan to reform health and disability benefits. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall stated that changes to…
Young members of Welsh Labour believe the party best represents individuals from “ordinary backgrounds,” yet acknowledge the need for evolution to resonate with their peers. During the party’s conference in…
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“`html Following significant concessions, the government is in a “better position” to pass its welfare reforms, according to the Health Secretary, who acknowledged leadership missteps in the bill’s initial rollout.…
“`html Sir Keir Starmer has asserted that the UK’s benefits system is fundamentally flawed, describing its reform as a “moral imperative.” His statement comes a day after a significant Labour…
“`html “What an absolute bloody shambles!” This frank assessment from a Labour MP, now willing to support Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s welfare proposals, underscores the significant anger this issue has…
Sir Keir Starmer has asserted that his welfare reforms achieve “the right balance,” following concessions made to dissenting voices within his own parliamentary party. The government’s initial proposals, designed to…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed regret over using the phrase “an island of strangers” in a speech addressing immigration. The Prime Minister faced criticism following the May speech, where…
The government is reportedly poised to announce an agreement with Labour rebels regarding its proposed changes to welfare benefits. Sources speaking to the BBC indicate that existing claimants of Personal…