Eluned Morgan ‘really proud’ to become first female Welsh leader Morgan was only candidate to put herself forward to replace Vaughan Gething as Welsh Labour leader The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024
Labour will fail in government if it does not reduce inequality, says new MP Torsten Bell’s comments come as party leadership has become embroiled in a row over the two-child benefit cap The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024
Eluned Morgan set to be Welsh Labour's first woman leader ELUNED Morgan is set to become the new leader of Welsh Labour and the likely first minister of Wales, after no other candidates entered the race… The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2024
'Disgraceful': Michael Shanks ignores pledge to oppose Keir Starmer on two-child cap SCOTTISH Labour MP Michael Shanks has been labelled “disgraceful” for failing to honour his commitment to vote to scrap the two-child benefits… The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2024
PMQs sketch: Sir Keir Starmer stunned as Rishi Sunak takes the high road Tory leader, at head of vastly shrunken party, stresses unity on Ukraine instead of the usual jousting Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2024
Starmer dodges questions on two-child benefit cap rebellion in first PMQs as PM Prime minister counters SNP questions with statistics on Scottish child poverty after stripping seven MPs of whip The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024
Anatomy of a rebellion: why Keir Starmer’s first brush with parliamentary revolt over two-child benefit cap is a symbolic moment Following the state opening of parliament, the House of Commons has been debating the contents of the king’s speech (referred to as the debate on the address). This unfolds over the course of several days and is effectively a debate on the new Labour government’s legislative agenda for the next… The Conversation · Jul 24, 2024
Labour MP urges Hilary Benn to ‘rebuild strained relations’ with EU after Brexit disruption The secretary of state for Northern Ireland defended the Windsor Framework, saying it was an ‘important and significant step forward’ The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024
Keir Starmer attacks SNP for child poverty 'lectures' with election results dig KEIR Starmer has said he will not take “lectures” from the SNP on child poverty as he attacked the party for bringing up his support for the… The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2024
Keir Starmer clashes with SNP Commons leader Stephen Flynn over child poverty after 7 Labour MPs suspended Prime Minister acts ruthlessly against first rebellion within his Government Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2024
SNP could change rules to let Stephen Flynn stand for Holyrood, John Swinney says THE SNP could change their rules to allow Stephen Flynn to run for Holyrood in 2026, the First Minister has suggested ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2024
Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces his first House of Commons grilling from lawmakers Newly elected British leader Keir Starmer faces a House of Commons milestone on Wednesday The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024
Families in London's East End being plunged into deeper poverty by two-child benefit cap, warns MP Labour MPs are planning a fresh push at the autumn Budget to scrap the restriction Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2024
The Only Way Is Up by Polly Toynbee and David Walker review – climb every mountain A savage indictment of years of Conservative rule and how social democracy can set it right The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2024 Children's charity boss turned Scottish Labour MP panned for backing two-child cap FORMER children's charity boss Kirsty McNeill is under fire for voting against scrapping the two-child benefit cap ...
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024 By disciplining MPs for voting to pull children out of poverty, Keir Starmer has shown us who he really is Labour will say this is just a matter of party discipline, but it is a clear demonstration of the government’s priorities, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024 Who are the seven Labour MPs suspended by Keir Starmer? Several long-serving Labour MPs have been suspend for the first time
The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2024 '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 Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024 Mapped: How did my MP vote on the two-child benefit cap? The Commons rejected an amendment by SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn to scrap the two-child benefit cap
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024 Keir Starmer dodges questions on two-child benefit cap in first PMQs as prime minister – as it happened Labour leader quizzed by SNP on benefit cap after suspending seven Labour MPs over their stance on the issue
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024 Pro-Palestinian protesters block entrances to Foreign Office in London Demonstration organised by Workers for a Free Palestine demands government shifts policy on Israel’s war in Gaza
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024 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
International Business Times · Jul 24, 2024 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.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2024 How will the Tory leadership race work as James Cleverly enters contest JAMES Cleverly has become the first Tory leadership hopeful to declare his candidacy in the race to replace Rishi Sunak.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024 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’