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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

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)

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

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DWP Universal Credit claimants hit as sanctions rise by 250% amid claims they are 'back with a vengeance'

Jobcentres told to 'up their game' and increase the number of penalties handed out for missing meetings, MP tells debate

Chronicle Live

MPs call for a moratorium on benefit sanctions amid cost-of-living crisis

SNP MP Chris Stephens said such a move would be a “sensible approach”.

The Independent UK

Stephen Flynn announces SNP's new front bench at Westminster

THE new SNP Westminster Leader, Stephen Flynn MP, has announced a reshuffle of SNP MPs on his front bench team.

The National (Scotland)

Scots left 'destitute' as DWP claws back £250 from claimants each month in sanctions on average

EXCLUSIVE: A total of £2.3 million was taken from benefit claimants in Scotland in just one month - an average of around £250 per household.

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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

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

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

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)

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

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

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'

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National Insurance rise slammed as families to be 'thousands of pounds worse off'

SNP Fair work and employment spokesperson Chris Stephens said families are facing a tough time.

Daily Record

Boris Johnson slammed for cutting food waste scheme that feeds thousands

Cuts to a scheme that moved thousands of tonnes of good food to redistribution warehouses means that the meals are going to landfill instead of people.

Manchester Evening News

DWP to close 42 UK offices putting 'thousands of jobs' at risk

Dozens of offices are set to close - including one in Manchester

Chronicle Live

DWP set to close 42 UK offices - including three in North East - with 'thousands' of jobs at risk

'Thousands of jobs are at risk' as MPs hit out with many of the closures occurring in key parts of northern England

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