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Rebel Labour MPs double down on opposition to Starmer’s welfare cuts: ‘The whole policy is wrong’

Labour rebels are hardening their stance against the welfare cuts, with ministers planning a compromise to ease opposition

The Independent UK

Government announces £50m for adoption fund after concerns over delay

MPs from across the House criticised the Government for the delayed announcement, accusing it of leaving children in ‘limbo’.

Evening Standard

Welfare cuts will be managed in ‘compassionate way’, says minister

Sir Stephen Timms was seeking to reassure MPs who continue to express concerns over the impact of the welfare cuts on tens of thousands of people.

The Independent UK

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Labour MPs urge Rachel Reeves to rethink cuts to health and disability benefits

Debbie Abrahams, who chairs the Work and Pensions Committee, questioned how ‘making people sicker and poorer’ would help the economy.

Evening Standard

UK ministers vow to tackle forced labour in supply chains to mollify MPs

Pledge comes after Labour MPs were whipped to remove legal protections from Great British Energy bill

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves Took £600 Sabrina Carpenter Concert Freebie Despite Keir Starmer's Taylor Swift Ticket Scandal

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism for accepting £600 worth of free concert tickets, drawing comparisons to a controversy involving Keir Starmer.

International Business Times UK

‘I want us to get it right’: Rachael Maskell on becoming Labour’s reluctant rebel

Believing her party should help the poorest, the York Central MP spoke out on winter fuel payments, overseas aid, Waspi women and now benefit cuts

The Guardian - UK

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Rachel Reeves ‘accepted free tickets to Sabrina Carpenter concert’ as freebies row reignites

Labour MP Rachael Maskell said reports of Ms Reeves accepting Sabrina Carpenter tickets are ‘deeply troubling’

The Independent UK

MPs raise concerns over ‘bold’ plans to abolish NHS England

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said it was not a decision he had taken ‘lightly’.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer tells Labour MPs welfare system is 'indefensible'

Sir Keir Starmer has warned Labour MPs that the Government could not “shrug our shoulders and look away” from problems in the welfare system…

The National (Scotland)

Starmer tells Labour MPs ‘we cannot shrug shoulders’ over welfare

The Prime Minister said he was ‘not afraid to take the big decisions’ to ‘fix what is broken’.

Evening Standard

Government will ‘stretch every sinew’ to get young people into work – minister

Environment Secretary Steve Reed said one in eight young people of working age were not in employment or educational training.

Evening Standard

Labour revolt as MP hits out at own party's 'draconian' DWP welfare cuts

A LABOUR MP has warned ministers against “draconian cuts” ahead of expected changes to the welfare system.

The National (Scotland)

Starmer braces for rebellion over welfare cuts as Labour accused of ‘pushing disabled people into poverty’

Labour backbencher warns of ‘deep, deep concern’ from colleagues over planned cuts

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Evening Standard

Labour MP warns against ‘draconian cuts’ ahead of expected welfare reforms

Reforms to the welfare system are expected ahead of the Spring Statement at the end of this month.

The Guardian - UK

‘Don’t punish the vulnerable’: Labour MPs uneasy over planned welfare cuts

Ministers say ‘unsustainable’ rise in spending must be tackled but many backbenchers fear changes will not work

The Independent UK

Minister swerves ‘cultural mutilation’ claim as church VAT scheme extended

The Government has extended its listed places of worship grant scheme into March 2026.

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves blames global volatility for borrowing rates rise amid Tory criticism

Chancellor tells Tory MP to ‘get real’ and that UK bond market changes are similar to those in other countries

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The Guardian - UK

Two ministers to sit on assisted dying bill committee

Highly unusual move for private member’s bill is sign government will intensely monitor details of legislation

The Guardian - UK

New plan would ‘transform’ end of life care for 100,000 in England and Wales

Palliative care commission set up to provide high-quality, holistic support following assisted dying vote

The Independent UK

Labour tempers flare over assisted dying as MP accuses peer of ‘hugely offensive’ remarks

Lord Falconer was accused of ‘offensive remarks’ over his claim that Shabana Mahmood’s opposition to the assisted dying bill is to do with her Islamic faith

The Guardian - UK

Tory MP Danny Kruger investigated by standards watchdog over assisted dying funds

High-profile campaigner against new law facing questions over parliamentary group financed by Christian right

The Guardian - UK

Services for most-vulnerable people at risk after NICs rise, charities say

Care providers, GPs and pharmacists warn increased costs will cause cuts and job losses

Evening Standard

Private schools have means to help special needs pupils hit by VAT – Streeting

Independent schools should be able to mitigate against pupils with special educational needs are priced out, Wes Streeting has said.

The Guardian - UK

MPs’ opposition to assisted dying bill grows amid criticism of lack of debate

Chair of parliamentary group against assisted dying says she has been meeting dozens of undecided MPs

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