UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Health Secretary Wes Streeting defends Rachel Reeves, calling her tough and resilient, and insists she will continue as chancellor despite emotional scenes. As reported by Sky News, Wes Streeting confirms Rachel Reeves will remain chancellor, dismissing ongoing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy PM Angela Rayner’s plan to tighten right-to-buy rules sparks backlash, with critics calling it hypocritical and anti-aspiration. As reported by The Telegraph, Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has announced significant cuts to right-to-buy discounts for council tenants.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rachel Reeves wiped away tears as Kemi Badenoch condemned Labour’s welfare U-turn, highlighting the tough challenges Reeves faces before the autumn budget. As reported by The Guardian, during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves broke
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Deputy PM Angela Rayner ruled out aiming for Keir Starmer’s job, stressing her focus on public service and calling the prime minister’s role too demanding. As reported by The Independent, Angela Rayner ruled out ever becoming prime
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
