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Tory councillor quits party after MSP treated 'appallingly' over bullying complaint

A SCOTTISH Conservative councillor has quit the party after claiming an MSP has been treated “appallingly” by senior Tories after rising…

The National (Scotland)

Who are the key Labour figures leading the charge against Keir Starmer's benefits cuts?

Dozens of Labour MPs are said to still be uneasy about the tweaked welfare reforms as the government heads to a crunch vote

Evening Standard

Removing hereditary peers is not enough to reform Lords, poll suggests

Survey reveals only 3% of people back government’s plans, with 56% wanting to additionally limit number of life appointments

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Voices: Labour’s rebel MPs have weakened Starmer – but the greatest damage is to themselves

COMMENT: Backbenchers who vote against the government whip today stood behind the PM to win the general election, but now seem determined to march themselves out of power, says John Rentoul

The Independent UK

How much do you get on PIP and how much will you get?

What are the current PIP rates as MPs prepare to vote on controversial welfare bill

Evening Standard

UK Govt Faces Major Rebellion In Welfare Vote

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced the most serious internal rebellion of his year-long premiership on Tuesday with MPs set for a close vote on welfare reforms that have already forced a damaging climbdown.

International Business Times

Revealed: Transport for London pays 843 staff to work on union duties - at a cost of £9.2million

Bill for providing paid time off for union representatives almost doubles under Sadiq Khan’s mayoralty

Evening Standard

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Cabinet minister urges MPs to back welfare Bill as rebellion looms

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds appealed to backbenchers to support the Bill ahead of a crunch vote on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Welfare bill passes by majority of 75 as massive climbdown heads off Labour revolt – as it happened

MPs vote through welfare bill by 335 votes to 260 after rebel amendment to kill off bill defeated easily after concession over planned Pip cuts

The Guardian - UK

Two Scottish Labour MPs among 39 remaining welfare cut rebels – see full list

A REBELLION is brewing on Keir Starmer’s planned cuts to disability welfare – see the full list of the signed-up rebels ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MPs urged to join rebellion and help stop disability cuts

SCOTTISH Labour MPs have the numbers to stop the UK Government’s disability cuts and have been urged by the SNP to join a growing backbench…

The National (Scotland)

I've been an MP for 42 years. I've seen Westminster take apart the welfare state

WHEN Jeremy Corbyn was two years old, Winston Churchill was elected as prime minister of the United Kingdom for the second time.

The National (Scotland)

MPs back Government bid to strip citizenship from ‘extremists’ during appeals

Security minister Dan Jarvis described ‘keeping our country safe’ as an ‘awesome task’.

Evening Standard

Who are the key Labour rebels in the revolt against Starmer’s welfare bill?

A day before the crucial vote, here are the party figures leading the debate on the prime minister’s welfare reforms

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The Independent UK

Even after the welfare rebellion, it is too soon to write off Keir Starmer

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Labour’s messy compromise over cuts to disability benefit is an unfortunate way to mark a first year in office, but the prime minister still has much to be proud of

The Guardian - UK

Liz Kendall is a listening kind of woman but can’t seem to hear Labour discontent on welfare bill

Not one member of the work and pensions secretary’s party came to her rescue as she laid out the government’s concessions – sorry, measures

The Guardian - UK

Palestine Action spraying paint is not terrorism. As ministers abuse their powers, I feel a duty to speak out

We have laws to deal with crimes linked to protest. What this is really about is ministers complicit in the Gaza atrocities seeking to silence dissent, says actor Juliet Stevenson

Evening Standard

Murdered MP’s daughter says decision not to prosecute Kneecap ‘disappointing’

The Metropolitan Police said the Belfast-based rap trio would face no further action following the comments in November 2023.

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The Independent UK

Revealed: Two-thirds of small businesses would now vote Remain after profits hit by Brexit

Exclusive: More than half of SMEs say post-Brexit regulations have made them less competitive globally

The Independent UK

Voices: Starmer’s welfare U-turn means he is now following his party, not leading it

COMMENT: As Labour backbenchers discover the latent power that rests in their hands, Keir Starmer risks being in office but not in power, says Sean O’Grady

Evening Standard

Discussing possible punishments for welfare rebels ‘not constructive’ – minister

Baroness Jacqui Smith was asked whether Labour rebels will have the whip removed.

Evening Standard

Civil servants begin industrial action over work from home ban and closures of London offices

Civil servants working for Angela Rayner start industrial action over moving of Government offices away from capital and lack of flexible working

The Guardian - UK

Members of public to be selected for ‘honest conversation’ about MPs’ pay

Parliamentary watchdog will invite people to citizens’ forum to debate ‘what democracy is worth’

The Guardian - UK

Starmer’s disability benefit concessions are not enough, says rebel Labour whip

Exclusive: Vicky Foxcroft, who resigned as whip over welfare bill, urges ministers to work with affected people on changes

The Independent UK

This is the last chance for Labour and the Tories to stay relevant

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The British public has voted for change three times and been disappointed. If Starmer’s government doesn’t turn things around and if the Conservatives don’t regain some ground, Nigel Farage will be the beneficiary

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