The Latest Breaking News from Chris Stephens

Rishi Sunak trying to 'outdo Thatcher' as Tories push 'extreme' anti-strike law

The UK Government has proposed legislation which could allow employers to sue unions and sack workers if they did not provide a certain level of service.

Daily Record · Jan 10, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon vows to fight anti-strike bill 'every step of the way'

BUSINESS secretary Grant Shapps has presented anti-strike legislation to the Commons which will require some public service employees to continue…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2023

Scottish MPs slam UK Government over plans to clamp down on workers' right to strike

The Tories are considering measures which could allow employers to sue unions and sack workers if they did not provide a certain level of service.

Daily Record · Jan 9, 2023

Half of Scots households on Universal Credit face 'poverty tax' deductions in payments

EXCLUSIVE: SNP MP Chris Stephens wants households to be offered grants instead of upfront loans from the DWP while they wait for their Universal Credit payment.

Daily Record · Nov 21, 2022

Glasgow MP on £84k makes £625 taxi expense claim in single month for trips in his own constituency

MPs representing Glasgow have claimed tens of thousands of taxpayers cash, charging for items including £6 taxis, coat racks, and decorations for their offices.

Glasgow Live · Oct 5, 2022

Thousands of Scots having to wait for vital support due to PIP delays

Figures revealed by Scottish MP Chris Stephens show that over 300,000 people are waiting for assessments, meaning that over £294 million of benefits are being delayed.

Daily Record · Sep 2, 2022

SNP MP surprised as report says he's 'in line to be sacked by Keir Starmer'

SCOTLAND only has one Labour MP, which makes it pretty easy to keep track ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2022

Pause benefit deductions in face of cost of living crisis MPs demand

A powerful Commons committee has called on the DWP to 'pause' the automatic clawback of benefit overpayments which leaves families struggling with rising bills.

Daily Record · Jul 27, 2022

Glasgow MP slams ill-thought out road works causing 'traffic chaos' in Pollok

Local MP Chris Stephens has urged Glasgow City Council and Scottish Water to take action to reduce disruption for commuters over the next few weeks after a 'grid lock' situation.

Glasgow Live · Apr 20, 2022

DWP admits some Universal Credit working parents are worse off on longer hours

At a committee grilling today, officials admitted there were 'marginal' cases where a parent working 30 hours could be worse off than one working 25 under childcare rules - but a minister insisted: 'it’s not necessarily just about ‘are you £1 or £2 better off'

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022