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Keir Starmer accused of ‘authoritarian control-freakery’ over two-child benefit cap rebellion

Keir Starmer removed the whip from long-standing figures including former shadow chancellor John McDonnell after they rebelled against the government to back an SNP-led amendment to scrap the policy

The Independent UK

Blair McDougall claims tackling child poverty is in Labour's 'DNA'

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has claimed that tackling child poverty is in the party’s “DNA” – despite voting to keep the two-child benefit cap.

The National (Scotland)

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.

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Labour rebel says she ‘slept well’ after taking stand over two-child benefit cap

Zarah Sultana, one of seven MPs suspended over SNP motion, says she is victim of ‘macho virility test’

The Guardian - UK

What is the UK’s two-child cap on benefits and will Labour ever reverse it?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing calls from campaigners and his own MPs to scrap the cap on family benefits.

Al Jazeera

Pressure mounts on Labour over smartphones after survey raises concerns on usage by children

Experts have warned that ‘solutions are needed’, as three-quarters of parents admitted they fear smartphones expose their children to internet dangers

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer ejects seven Labour MPs for voting to scrap two-child cap

LABOUR have suspended a number of MPs just weeks after the General Election for voting against the Government – for backing calls to scrap the…

The National (Scotland)

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Labour suspends MPs who defied Government in two-child benefit cap vote

It was the first Commons rebellion for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer wins two-child cap battle – but vote points to war for Labour's soul

KEIR Starmer appeared to easily see off the first backbench rebellion of his premiership as Labour voted to keep two-child benefit cap.

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer suspends seven rebel MPs including John McDonnell over two-child benefit cap vote

Show of strength by new Labour prime minister after work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall said the government had to do ‘the sums’ before it could commit to abolishing the limit

The Independent UK

Labour suspends seven rebels who voted to scrap two-child benefit cap

Former shadow chancellor John McDonell among Labour MPs who have had whip suspended for six months

The Guardian - UK

Britain must be ready for war in just three years, new Army chief warns

General Sir Roly Walker predicts ‘dangerous’ Vladimir Putin will emerge from the Ukraine war ‘wanting retribution’

Evening Standard

UK government to prevent MPs taking on lobbying jobs

Exclusive: MPs to face restrictions on second jobs that fail to ‘put constituents first’, Lucy Powell says

The Guardian - UK

Britain 'might' be taken over by populist nationalists if I fail, says Keir Starmer

‘Do not think for a minute that it could never happen here,’ he told guests at a party last night

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The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MP says 'contact your MSP' in copy-and-paste two-child cap email

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has urged his constituents to contact their MSPs instead of him in a copy-and-paste response to their calls to end the…

The National (Scotland)

The Labour MPs who have spoken out against the two-child benefit cap

KEIR Starmer faces his first threat of rebellion in the Commons today over calls to scrap the two-child benefit cap ...

The National (Scotland)

What is the two-child benefit cap and why is it controversial?

PRIME Minister Keir Starmer is facing his first rebellion since winning the General Election due to his support for the two-child benefit cap ...

The Independent UK

The two rebellions Labour could face in Parliament today

Issues both at home and overseas are dividing Labour MPs

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The Independent UK

New poll reveals voters main concerns as Starmer comes under pressure over benefits, Brexit and Gaza

New prime minister is facing calls to act from his own backbenches

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer thrust to the front of the Nato alliance amid Russia's growing threat

Starmer government pitched into Nato leadership as the alliance faces increasing confrontation from Russia

The Independent UK

Watch: MPs arrive at Downing Street ahead of Starmer’s cabinet meeting

Watch again as MPs arrived at Downing Street on Tuesday (23 July) ahead of Sir Keir Starmer’s cabinet meeting.

The Guardian - UK

Neil Kinnock tells Labour MPs ‘tide is shifting’ towards closer ties with Europe

Former leader rallies pro-EU MPs who German ambassador says now vastly outnumber ERG group of Eurosceptic Tories

The Guardian - UK

Fresh from his international lap of honour, Starmer’s next role was Biden mourner-in-chief

If things don’t work out for the PM in No 10, he has a glorious alternative career ahead of him delivering heartfelt eulogies

The Conversation

Labour promised to scrap the Rwanda policy. But its new approach aims to be just as tough on asylum seekers

Migration policy has always been an ideological headache for the Labour party. Caught between the party’s labour market protectionism and international solidarity, Keir Starmer was fairly muted on migration during the election campaign.

The Conversation

Can Keir Starmer reset the UK’s relations with Europe?

By all accounts, Keir Starmer’s first UK-based foray onto the international stage as prime minister was a success. Last week’s European Political Community gathered nearly 50 heads of government from across Europe to discuss critical issues, ticking all the right boxes in organisation, tone and foreign policy goals.

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