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‘Everybody knew the welfare reform bill was a £5bn cut’

Economics Editor Faisal Islam on what was really behind the big rebellion about the government’s welfare reform bill, after the government confirmed it will make major concessions. ​Economics Editor Faisal Islam on what was really behind the big rebellion about…

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Plans to help benefits recipients into work ‘a mess’, say DWP officials

Plans to help those affected by benefits cuts into work are not “properly considered”, officials tell the BBC. ​Plans to help those affected by benefits cuts into work are not “properly considered”, officials tell the BBC. Plans to help those affected…

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Starmer criticises ‘appalling’ Bob Vylan IDF chants

The prime minister describes the punk duo’s Glastonbury chants calling for death to Israel’s military as “hate speech”. ​The prime minister describes the punk duo’s Glastonbury chants calling for death to Israel’s military as “hate speech”. The prime minister describes the…

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

The prime minister has made concessions on his welfare bill after an angry response from 120 of his own MPs. ​The prime minister has made concessions on his welfare bill after an angry response from 120 of his own MPs. The…

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Welfare concessions to be set out before key vote

Ministers hope to reassure wavering MPs after a rebellion over benefits cuts led to a major climbdown. ​Ministers hope to reassure wavering MPs after a rebellion over benefits cuts led to a major climbdown. Ministers hope to reassure wavering MPs after…

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PM’s benefit cuts U-turn leaves backbenchers feeling bruised

After the PM’s efforts to mend relations with many on Labour’s left, plenty are still unhappy. ​After the PM’s efforts to mend relations with many on Labour’s left, plenty are still unhappy. After the PM’s efforts to mend relations with many…

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Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services

The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday. ​The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday. The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the…

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Starmer says he regrets using ‘island of strangers’ phrase

The PM says he “had no idea” the language echoed Enoch Powell’s 1968 speech about immigration. ​The PM says he “had no idea” the language echoed Enoch Powell’s 1968 speech about immigration. The PM says he “had no idea” the language…

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MP refers himself to commissioner over ‘cash for questions’ claims

Leaked emails purport to show George Freeman asking a firm that employed him what questions he should ask ministers. ​Leaked emails purport to show George Freeman asking a firm that employed him what questions he should ask ministers. Leaked emails purport…

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Starmer’s stormy first year: Why his political honeymoon was so short-lived

As the PM marks a year in office next week – which he will spend grappling with crises – British politics finds itself at an inflection point ​As the PM marks a year in office next week – which he…

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