The Latest Breaking News from Angela Rayner

Sarwar dodges question on potential welfare reform revolt

The Deputy Prime Minister said talks were still ongoing about potential changes to the Bill.

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025

Anas Sarwar backs UK disability benefit cuts amid Scottish Labour revolt

ANAS Sarwar has backed the UK Government’s plans to cut billions from disability benefits even with one-third of Scottish Labour MPs in open…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2025

Ministers discuss welfare concessions amid looming Labour rebellion

Angela Rayner sought to reassure backbenchers amid a brewing rebellion ahead of the vote set for next week.

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025

'Ever-rising' council tax in London: Angela Rayner challenged on funding shake-up set to hit boroughs

The Deputy Prime Minister was grilled over looming funding cuts to boroughs such as Richmond and Kingston

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025

Defiant Starmer warns Labour welfare rebels to ‘read the room’ as Rayner finally backs the PM

A tetchy prime minister has hit out after the rebellion of Labour MPs against his welfare reforms grew despite warnings it could bring down the government

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

Conservatives fear welfare reforms will not head off ‘tax rises’ this autumn

Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride warned that ‘tax rises are coming’ in this autumn’s budget, opposite Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner.

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025

Angela Rayner says welfare cuts vote will go ahead as Labour rebellion grows

Deputy PM says vote will happen next week, despite more than 120 Labour MPs signing amendment to pause cuts

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025

Angela Rayner defies 120 Labour MPs by refusing to pull showdown Commons vote on benefit cuts

Deputy PM makes pledge amid rumours the government was set to pull the proposed welfare reforms bill amid a major Labour rebellion

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025

Labour to press ahead with welfare vote amid major rebellion threat

KEIR Starmer and Angela Rayner have confirmed a vote on Labour's welfare bill will go ahead despite more than 100 of the party's MPs opposing…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2025

Labour MPs ready to rebel against welfare reforms despite deselection threat

Labour has vowed to press on with a vote next week despite more than 100 Labour MPs signing their names to a Commons bid to halt the welfare reforms in their tracks

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025