Word News Online backbenchers -

Search Results for "backbenchers"

Labour's mask slips as PMQs shows just how scared they are of Nigel Farage

Nigel Farage is treated differently to every other MP; routinely disparaged, mocked and shouted down in Parliament, it is actually a testament to just how terrified the rest of the House is of him....

Angela Rayner delivers grim three-word verdict to Labour MPs after huge rebellion

Angela Rayner has acknowledged that Labour MPs feel “disheartened and bruised” after the chaotic welfare vote. The Deputy Prime Minister insisted that “we must learn from this and we will”.Ms...

Labour plans to scrap two-child benefit cap 'dead in the water' after £5bn U-turn

Sir Keir Starmer is now almost certain to shelve plans to scrap the two-child benefit cap with no money left after Labour’s £5 billion retreat on welfare. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson...

Rachel Reeves ‘could be forced into £40bn extra tax hikes’ after benefits disaster

Rachel Reeves could be forced to hike taxes by £40 billion after a string of U-turns and concessions swallowed her financial headroom. Following pressure from Labour backbenchers, the Government was...

Rachel Reeves must resign NOW – but not for the reasons you think

Nobody should cheer that. But it’s impossible to ignore the fact that the Chancellor has made mistake after mistake, with little sign she’s learned from any of them.She tanked sentiment the...

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...

Labour MPs press Kendall on rollout of benefit changes

Labour MPs press Kendall on rollout of benefit changes29 minutes agoKate WhannelPolitics reporterHouse of CommonsWork and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has faced repeated questions from Labour MPs...

‘Keir Starmer will be gone in a year’ – and guess who’s lining up to replace him

The Prime Minister is lurching from U-turn to U-turn, his authority draining by the day. First came the scrapped winter fuel payment cut. Then the binned £5billion raid on disability benefits. Now,...

Starmer says fixing welfare is a 'moral imperative'

Starmer says fixing welfare is a 'moral imperative'24 minutes agoAdam HaleBBC NewsGetty ImagesSir Keir Starmer has said the UK's benefits system is broken and fixing it is a "moral imperative", a day...

Backbenchers left feeling bruised after benefit cuts row

PM's benefit cuts U-turn leaves backbenchers feeling bruised4 hours agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCHenry ZeffmanChief Political CorrespondentReuters"What an absolute bloody...

We've got the right balance, says PM after benefits U-turn

We've got the right balance, says PM after benefits U-turn6 minutes agoKate WhannelPolitical reporterJack FenwickPolitical correspondentPA MediaSir Keir Starmer has said his welfare reforms strike...

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...

‘Justifying the unjustifiable!’ Labour torn to shreds by audience in brutal Question Time

Labour was torn to shreds in a brutal edition of BBC Question Time, as audience members took turns slamming Sir Keir Starmer’s Government. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar was repeatedly blasted...

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...