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MPs to vote on welfare bill as unrest rumbles on

MPs to vote on welfare bill as unrest rumbles on27 minutes agoHelen CattPolitical correspondentOttilie MitchellBBC NewsReutersMPs will vote on the government's planned reforms to welfare later - with...

Keir Starmer dealt another blow just hours before crunch vote

The Tories will vote against Sir Keir Starmer's welfare reforms in a fresh blow to the Prime Minister. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said her party would not back the Government's Bill in a...

Keir Starmer's welfare cuts to plunge 150,000 more people into poverty

At least 150,000 more people will be pushed into relative poverty by the end of 2029-30 because of welfare changes, the government’s modelling has suggested. The figure is down from the 250,000...

Reform finally unite with Tories for first time over key migrant issue to humiliate Labour

The Tories and Reform UK have finally united over a new amendment to force the government to come clean over foreign national offenders. Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick has secured support...

Rachel Reeves 'must raise tax' in months after two Keir Starmer U-turns

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is likely to have to raise taxes to pay for Labour's U-turns on welfare and winter fuel payments, a leading economist has warned. The Resolution Foundation estimated that Sir...

Politics LIVE: Keir Starmer torn apart for 'humiliating U-turn' after Labour rebellion

Sir Keir Starmer came under fire for a "humiliating U-turn" after announcing concessions to Labour rebels on controversial welfare reforms.People who currently receive the personal independence...

Starmer set to announce welfare climbdown in deal with Labour rebels

PM 'agrees' welfare changes deal with Labour rebels44 minutes agoReutersChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCSam FrancisPolitical ReporterThe government is expected to announce a deal shortly...

Starmer confirms talks with Labour rebels over welfare cuts concessions

Starmer confirms talks over welfare cuts climbdown11 minutes agoJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter, BBC News•@_JennyMcKiernanHenry ZeffmanChief Political CorrespondentGetty ImagesSir Keir Starmer...

Keir Starmer set to make humiliating U-turn as Labour rebels crush plan

But it remains to be seen whether this will be enough to stop the rebellion after the number of Labour MPs signing an amendment opposing the cuts rose again, with 126 now signed up.This is enough to...

A political storm is brewing over welfare cuts - can Starmer ride it out?

Why Starmer faces a political storm over welfare reforms1 hour agoIain Watson, Henry Zeffman and Harry FarleyPolitical correspondentsReutersAngela Rayner has declared that the government will go...

Huge carry-on baggage update as easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz charges set to be axed

Passengers flying on EU airlines might soon enjoy the perk of carrying handbags up to 7kg without incurring additional fees if a new law under consideration is passed.The EU Parliament’s transport...

Rachel Reeves faces £5bn black hole if Labour rebels win today – YOUR taxes will fill it

PM Keir Starmer won’t be the only loser if furious Labour rebels shoot down his reforms to out-of-work disability and sickness benefits. It’ll be a nightmare for the Chancellor.Reeves is banking...

Disaster for Rachel Reeves as economy set to shrink despite repeated growth pledge

Rachel Reeves is heading for a major blow in the coming days as forecasters say figures will show Britain’s economy shrank in the second quarter of 2025. Despite repeated pledges to get the economy...

Labour descends into bitter civil war as Starmer braces for huge rebellion on benefit cuts

Senior Labour MPs are spearheading a mass rebellion against the Government’s welfare cuts, it is understood. Dozens of backbench MPs have signed an amendment, set to be published on Tuesday, which...

Dame Esther Rantzen urges Lords not to hold up assisted dying bill

Assisted dying campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen has urged members of the House of Lords not to block landmark legislation on the issue.The Terminally Ill Adults (End Of Life) Bill cleared the Commons...