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Labour halts Tory law on freedom of speech in English universities

Education secretary ‘to consider options’ including repeal of controversial powers introduced by last government

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 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

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024

Keir Starmer suspends seven rebel MPs including John McDonnell over two-child benefit cap vote

Show of strength by new Labour prime minister after work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall said the government had to do ‘the sums’ before it could commit to abolishing the limit

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024

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If the government is serious about tackling child poverty, it should extend free school meals

The government has created a new ministerial taskforce for its child poverty strategy, led by Work and Pensions secretary Liz Kendall and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. It is urgently needed: 4.3 million children in the UK are living in poverty.

The Conversation · Jul 23, 2024

Term time holiday fines: How much are they and do they work?

Many parents take their children on holiday during term time because they save thousands, far more than the cost of the fine

Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2024

English universities should not expect government bailout, Phillipson says

Education secretary acknowledged crisis in sector with many institutions facing severe financial difficulties

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2024

Keir Starmer says there is 'no silver bullet' to end child poverty

Sir Keir Starmer said there is “no silver bullet” to end child poverty but that “it’s good that we’re having a debate” about the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22, 2024

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Labour considering scrapping two-child benefit cap

Keir Starmer warned there was ‘no silver bullet’ for child poverty, adding if there was ‘it would have been shot a very long time ago’

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2024

Labour need to remove two-child benefit cap immediately amid ‘unacceptable’ levels of poverty, MPs say

Debate over two-child benefit cap a ‘defining issue for the new Labour government’, John McDonnell says

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2024

Universities having a 'painful time' with finances, warns London's Goldsmiths

Goldsmiths faces mass walkout by staff angry over redundancy plans

Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2024

Labour will 'consider' scrapping two-child cap, says minister amid intense pressure

SCRAPPING the two-child benefit will be “considered” by the Government, a Cabinet minister has said – as she claimed doing so was “very…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22, 2024

Keir Starmer indicates he will consider scrapping two-child benefit cap

PM endorses earlier comments by Bridget Phillipson amid brewing rebellion on policy among Labour MPs

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2024

Education Secretary fuels speculation teachers set to receive bumper pay rises

Bridget Phillipson hinted educators will get significant wage increases as she praised Britain’s ‘brilliant workforce’

Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2024

Keir Starmer launches Skills England to tackle ‘broken’ training system

In a bid to ensure training provision is aligned with the needs of the economy, the prime minister will unveil Skills England in a speech on Monday

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2024

Labour makes working-class children key to schools reform

Minister pledges more sports and drama in curriculum review as row deepens over two-child benefit cap

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2024

‘A massive relief and a change of mood’: how did Keir Starmer’s first week in power go?

Britain’s new PM and his team are genuinely excited to have seized the reins of power in Westminster – but are under no illusion about the size of the task ahead

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2024

Reducing Labour women to the sum of their outfits is suddenly all the rage

It seems Angela Rayner has forgotten her place, sartorially, but at least it lets Meghan off the hook

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024

The Government’s confirmed key policy positions at a glance

Labour has hit the ground running after a landslide General Election victory provided scope for major changes.

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The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024

Schools watchdog faces existential crisis and urgent reform is needed, say ex-inspectors

More than nine in 10 poll respondents oppose single-phrase judgments such as ‘inadequate’

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024

JK Rowling attacks new women’s minister over gender comments

Harry Potter author called past comments made by Anneliese Dodds on gender ‘nonsensical’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2024

Rachel Reeves pledges to ‘fix foundations’ of UK economy with growth plan

Chancellor will use first speech to declare ‘national mission’ that involves unblocking infrastructure and private investment

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2024

Bridget Phillipson launches Labour push to recruit 6,500 new teachers

Recruitment targets for teacher training courses were missed in 10 subjects in 2022/23

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2024

‘It was surreal’: Labour’s dizzying transition to power, from polls to the palace

Keir Starmer held his first cabinet meeting, then his first No 10 press conference just days after, as candidates, the MPs had waited for their constituency results

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024

Who is in the new Labour cabinet?

With many MPs who served Blair and Brown, Starmer’s team is one of the most experienced in recent times

Labour Politicians Praise Keir Starmer For Nearing Power

Senior Labour politicians express admiration for Keir Starmer and Labour Party's projected success in exit poll, highlighting message of change and optimism.

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