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Winter Fuel Payment cuts will 'not be the last', Labour Treasury Secretary says

THE cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment will “not be the last” announced by the Labour government, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury has…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2024

Martin Lewis slams Rachel Reeves' cut to winter fuel payments for pensioners amid '£22bn black hole'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to eligibility for universal winter payment

Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2024

Watch out Larry: how Jennie the golden retriever is taking Westminster by storm

The guide dog of Liberal democrat MP Steve Darling has her own press officer after becoming a social media sensation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 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

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

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.

International Business Times · Jul 24, 2024

Labour 'should change MP oath' as part of 'peaceful' shift away from monarchy

CHANGING the oath or affirmation MPs have to take in order do their job should be on the new Labour government’s agenda as part of a “peaceful…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2024

How Britain’s new gen Z MPs could shake up the House of Commons

There are now ten MPs in the House of Commons who were born after 1995, up from just two before the election. Among them is Sam Carling, MP for North West Cambridgeshire, who at 22 is the youngest MP: the baby of the house. He is joined by others including…

The Conversation · Jul 19, 2024

Tory peer given year-long booze ban over drunken bullying and harassment

BOOZE-fuelled bullying by a Tory peer had a “serious affect” on its young women victims, Parliament has heard as he was banned from all House of…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2024

Where do the Tories go after the election disaster? What the leadership contenders tell us about the party’s future

The Conservative party is reeling from one of the biggest blows in its history after returning just 121 MPs in the recent election – a loss of 251 seats in the House of Commons.

The Conversation · Jul 18, 2024