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Starmer Backtracks on Planned Social Cuts, Raising Doubts About His Leadership
The British prime minister had pressed ahead with the proposal despite pushback from within his party, but a parliamentary ...
'Our food doesn't even last the month' Americans brace for Trump's welfare cuts
Elizabeth Butler goes from one supermarket to the next in her hometown of Martinsburg, West Virginia, to ensure she gets the ...
Scots charity says Labour welfare cuts will 'rip gaping holes' in support for vulnerable
A top Scottish charity has dismissed Keir Starmer’s concessions on his welfare cuts bill as “nowhere near enough”. Citizens ...
What benefit claimants need to know about Labour’s welfare U-turn
Under the changes, around 1.5 million of the current claimants would not be found eligible for the “daily living” side of the ...
What do UK welfare reforms mean in Scotland?
The UK government has confirmed it will scale back its planned welfare reforms in a bid to fight off a rebellion by backbench ...
'Sometimes there is strength in listening': Liz Kendall defends welfare U-turn
However, the work and pensions secretary, would not guarantee the bill will pass amid continued criticism from some Labour ...
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Colchester MP signs amendment to block welfare cuts
COLCHESTER'S MP has backed calls to block a reform which would lead to disability and welfare cuts. Pam Cox joined more than 100 Labour MPs in signing an amendment which would give them the ...
Starmer Swings From Defiance to Deal-Making to Save Welfare Bill
Keir Starmer has pivoted to deal-making mode in a bid to stave off a damaging defeat on welfare cuts that are key to his ...