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Labour MPs call for benefit cuts to be scrapped after winter fuel payment U-turn

Rachel Reeves has announced that around nine million more pensioners will receive the fuel payment this year

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025

Labour MPs in call for benefits U-turn after change to winter fuel payment cut

Pensioners who earn less than £35,000 will receive the winter fuel payment, the Chancellor has said.

Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2025

Why has the UK government announced swingeing welfare cuts?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says cuts will save UK billions per year, but advocacy groups slam move as ‘immoral’.

Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2025

Labour restores whip to three more MPs who opposed two-child benefit cap

Ian Byrne, Imran Hussain and Richard Burgon suspended last July for backing SNP amendment to king’s speech

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2025

Four rebel MPs given Labour whip back

Richard Burgon, Ian Byrne, Imran Hussain and Rebecca Long-Bailey were among seven Labour MPs who were suspended from the parliamentary party in July.

Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025

Labour rebels could remain suspended because of Gaza criticism

LABOUR rebels suspended from the party may be readmitted if they promise to “behave themselves” – with some expected to remain out in the cold…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2025

First of seven Labour MPs suspended for voting against party to have whip restored

Keir Starmer suspended the seven in July after they voted against two-child benefit cap

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2025

Labour MPs demand UK Government impose sanctions on Israeli settlers

NEARLY 30 of Keir Starmer’s MPs have told his Government it must “impose widespread sanctions” on Israel.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2024

Government ‘negligently underestimated’ winter fuel payment cuts’ impact: Tories

Only people on pension credit or certain other benefits will receive the fuel payments from this winter.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

Labour MPs push their own Government to end arms sales to Israel

A NUMBER of Labour MPs have signed a motion calling on the UK Government to halt arms sales to Israel ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2024