UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Helen Whately defended the Conservatives’ record on welfare, saying they cut costs pre-pandemic, as Labour questioned the £86bn rise over the last decade. As reported by GB News, the Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary said the Tories
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bournemouth’s Lib Dem-led council scraps £70 parking fee plan after backlash from residents who called it unfair, too wide, and harmful to local life. As reported by The Telegraph, in response to public backlash, a Liberal Democrat-led
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting says welfare reforms now offer “peace of mind” after Labour’s major U-turn eases pressure from rebels opposing benefit cuts. As reported by Sky News, Wes Streeting now believes the government will win Tuesday’s
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Labour plans to allow pharmacists to prescribe Ozempic on the NHS, part of a wider strategy to curb obesity and ease pressure on GP services. As reported by The Telegraph, under new health plans, pharmacists could gain
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer’s planned ethics body may revamp existing regulators amid internal challenges and reluctance to expand the civil service. As reported by The Guardian, government sources indicate that Keir Starmer’s ethics and integrity commission may
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer calls fixing welfare a “moral imperative” as he faces backlash over benefit cuts, labelling reform a moral duty for Labour. As reported by Sky News, after ministers rolled back planned welfare cuts, Keir
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer admitted Labour’s national insurance hikes burdened firms but said they helped stabilise the economy and fund the NHS. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir Starmer has admitted that his Budget tax hikes
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Reform UK leader called party policies “aspirations” as pressure mounts over £80bn cost, admitting figures don’t add up before the next election. As reported by The Telegraph, Nigel Farage referred to Reform UK’s manifesto as “aspirational” during
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner defends Labour’s welfare reforms as 122 MPs rebel, insisting the vote will go ahead despite internal divisions in the party. As reported by The Guardian, Angela Rayner has publicly backed Keir Starmer’s
Hague (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK PM Keir Starmer rejected Labour rebels’ pleas and defended welfare cuts, saying the current benefits system is broken and must be made sustainable. As reported by The Independent, Sir Keir StarmerKeir Starmer has pledged to move
