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'Running for the hills': Sky News hosts slam Labour for ducking media scrutiny

LABOUR have been called out for their “arrogance” after the party refused to put a minister on Sky News after suspending seven MPs for voting…

The National (Scotland)

London politics latest LIVE: Starmer asked if 'honeymoon over' while grilled on two-child benefit cap in first PMQs

Sir Keir Starmer was pressed on the two-child benefit cap by SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn during his first PMQs as Prime Minister on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer accused of ‘authoritarian control-freakery’ over two-child benefit cap rebellion

Keir Starmer removed the whip from long-standing figures including former shadow chancellor John McDonnell after they rebelled against the government to back an SNP-led amendment to scrap the policy

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UK's Starmer Faces First Grilling From MPs After Early Rebellion

Keir Starmer faces his first House of Commons grilling as UK prime minister on Wednesday, after suspending seven of his own Labour MPs for rebelling over a controversial welfare policy.

International Business Times

Labour rebel says she ‘slept well’ after taking stand over two-child benefit cap

Zarah Sultana, one of seven MPs suspended over SNP motion, says she is victim of ‘macho virility test’

The Guardian - UK

Sadiq Khan: Government must scrap two child benefit cap 'as soon as it can'

The mayor said he ‘fully supports’ the Government’s Child Poverty Taskforce

Evening Standard

Labour suspends MPs who defied Government in two-child benefit cap vote

It was the first Commons rebellion for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

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Keir Starmer wins two-child cap battle – but vote points to war for Labour's soul

KEIR Starmer appeared to easily see off the first backbench rebellion of his premiership as Labour voted to keep two-child benefit cap.

The National (Scotland)

Here's how the 37 Scottish Labour MPs voted on two-child benefit cap

LABOUR have voted to keep the two-child benefit cap as the party reverses its opposition to the policy despite growing pressure for them to scrap it…

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer suspends seven rebel MPs including John McDonnell over two-child benefit cap vote

Show of strength by new Labour prime minister after work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall said the government had to do ‘the sums’ before it could commit to abolishing the limit

The Independent UK

Labour suspends seven rebels who voted to scrap two-child benefit cap

Former shadow chancellor John McDonell among Labour MPs who have had whip suspended for six months

The Guardian - UK

Labour vote to KEEP two-child benefit cap as SNP calls batted away

LABOUR have voted to keep the two-child benefit cap in an extraordinary demonstration of the party’s reversal of its opposition to the policy.

The National (Scotland)

Alba urge SNP to scrap two-child cap in Scotland using Holyrood budget

THE SNP are facing demands to “set an example” for Labour and use Holyrood’s budget to axe the two-child benefit cap north of the Border.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MP says 'contact your MSP' in copy-and-paste two-child cap email

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has urged his constituents to contact their MSPs instead of him in a copy-and-paste response to their calls to end the…

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What is the two-child benefit cap and why is it controversial?

PRIME Minister Keir Starmer is facing his first rebellion since winning the General Election due to his support for the two-child benefit cap ...

The National (Scotland)

Pressure on Labour as SNP two-child cap amendment picked for Westminster vote

LABOUR MPs have been urged to “do the right thing” ...

The National (Scotland)

Seamus Logan joins The National, and some other news from us

Following the General Election, we're making some changes to our columnist line-up ...

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney says SNP in 'strong position' despite election 'setback'

The SNP remains in a “strong position” despite the general election “setback”, John Swinney has said as he switches his focus to 2026.

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The Independent UK

Labour considering scrapping two-child benefit cap

Keir Starmer warned there was ‘no silver bullet’ for child poverty, adding if there was ‘it would have been shot a very long time ago’

The National (Scotland)

Labour will 'consider' scrapping two-child cap, says minister amid intense pressure

SCRAPPING the two-child benefit will be “considered” by the Government, a Cabinet minister has said – as she claimed doing so was “very…

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn calls on Scottish Labour MPs to back amendment to scrap two-child cap

STEPHEN Flynn has called on Scottish Labour MPs to back his amendment to end the two-child benefit cap ...

The National (Scotland)

Mhairi Black: Kate Forbes’ views on gay marriage are 'extreme' and 'archaic'

MHAIRI Black has said the views of Kate Forbes on gay marriage are “archaic” and “quite extreme” ...

The National (Scotland)

Labour MP says ending two-child cap 'matter of political will' amid growing rebellion

A LABOUR MP has said that scrapping the two-child benefit is a “matter of political” amid a growing party rebellion against the policy ...

The National (Scotland)

How can the Scottish Government win back trust? Experts have their say

THE Scottish Government must put a greater focus on transparency and developing a more constructive relationship with the UK Government if it wishes…

The National (Scotland)

SNP call for suspension of Israel arms sales in letter to Foreign Secretary

THE SNP have reiterated their call for an immediate suspension of arms sales to Israel in a letter to Foreign Secretary David Lammy ...

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