Two-child cap affects almost 200,000 families living in Labour-run areas Exclusive: Party holds power in seven of 10 local authorities worst hit by controversial benefit limit The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023
Keir Starmer accused of sending a ‘shiver along his frontbench’ over two child benefit cap Attack in Commons comes as SNP produces ‘made in China’ mugs mocking Labour policy The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
Rishi Sunak left red-faced after getting key Keir Starmer detail wrong RISHI Sunak was left red-faced after he got a key detail wrong in a dig at Keir Starmer. The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023
Rishi Sunak welcomes Labour's 'newfound support' for cruel Tory benefit cap RISHI Sunak has welcomed Labour leader Keir Starmer’s “newfound support” for punishing Tory welfare policies. The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023
Sunak apologises for historical treatment of LGBT people serving in military The apology followed a recommendation from an independent review. The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
Watch live: Sunak faces Starmer at final PMQs before summer recess Watch live as Rishi Sunak faces Sir Keir Starmer at the final Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, 19 July, before parliament's summer recess. The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
Now Labour say they might not get rid of the Bedroom Tax LABOUR’s shadow chancellor continued to blame a lack of money as she was challenged over whether her party would commit to extending free school… The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023
OPINION - Keir Starmer’s journey continues — he has now been blessed by Tony Blair Yesterday I found myself at the big Tony Blair Institute conference, AKA Blairstock. It’s like Glastonbury for centrist nerds but with better loos. And the only drugs anyone was on were high-functioning ashwagandha supplements. Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2023
Stephen Flynn targets Labour in genius pre-PMQs stunt KEIR Starmer’s newfound support for draconian Tory welfare policies was dealt a stinging blow by SNP staffers – in the form of a mug. The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023
Sunak refuses to rule out cabinet reshuffle on Friday amid Tory fears over byelection defeats – as it happened Prime minister refuses to answer question on possible reshuffle The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023
Rachel Reeves tells Labour child benefit rebels: We won’t back down ‘Sad truth’ is Labour can’t afford to reverse lots of Tory policies, says shadow chancellor The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
Two-child benefit cap hit 80,000 Scottish kids in 12 months, study finds THE two-child benefit cap has affected more than 80,000 children in Scotland in the last year, research commissioned by the SNP has found ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023
Two-child benefit cap affects more than 80,000 children in Scotland, study shows An additional 20,000 children in Scotland were placed into poverty, a study commissioned by the SNP found. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
Rishi Sunak’s approval rating hits all-time low, polling suggests The survey showing 65% of Britons hold an unfavourable view of the PM is likely to add to Tory jitters ahead of three crunch by-elections. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023 Labour has to take tough decisions on spending, says Keir Starmer amid two-child benefit cap row The party leader’s confirmation he will retain the Conservative-imposed limit has sparked a backlash among Labour MPs
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023 Blair and Starmer bask in each other’s reflected glory Current Labour leader and former Labour PM find validation in onstage love-in
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023 Keir Starmer defends decision not to scrap two-child benefit cap Labour leader says there will have to be more tough choices ahead if party is to win the next election
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023 Keir Starmer hits back at Labour critics of child benefit U-turn ‘Talk of no money left is the economics of the kindergarten’ says economist
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023 Labour has to take the tough decisions on spending, says Starmer Sir Tony Blair told the Labour leader that he would inherit a ‘grim’ set of circumstances if he becomes prime minister at the next election.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2023 Where've the 'broad shoulders of the Union' gone? KEIR Starmer has said the UK is not “even close to match-fit” for the new challenges facing the country – in an admission Yessers said…
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023 First Minister: Labour sticking to two-child cap is ‘unforgiveable’ Humza Yousaf said the Scottish Government is ‘taking action’.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023 Elect Keir Starmer on Thursday, and fight him on Friday Letters: Where reform is really needed is in the taxation system, writes Bernie Evans. Plus letters from Hilary Lang, Stephen Porter and Peter Womack
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023 Labour has to be more than simply the anti-Tory party Letters: Gary Nethercott and Lyn Howard respond to Frances Ryan’s article about the party’s lack of clear policy direction under Keir Starmer
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023 Keir Starmer must scrap the two-child benefit cap Letters: Dr Jonathan J Ross points out that removing VAT relief from private schools would raise more than lifting the cap would cost. Plus letters from Richard Morgan and Peter Brooker
The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2023 Keir Starmer mocks Labour critics in two-child benefits cap row KEIR Starmer laughed off his internal critics over plans to keep draconian Tory benefit rules during an interview with Tony Blair.