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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 National (Scotland)

Pressure on Labour as SNP two-child cap amendment picked for Westminster vote

LABOUR MPs have been urged to “do the right thing” ...

The National (Scotland)

Seamus Logan joins The National, and some other news from us

Following the General Election, we're making some changes to our columnist line-up ...

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John Swinney says SNP in 'strong position' despite election 'setback'

The SNP remains in a “strong position” despite the general election “setback”, John Swinney has said as he switches his focus to 2026.

The National (Scotland)

Labour considering scrapping two-child benefit cap

Keir Starmer warned there was ‘no silver bullet’ for child poverty, adding if there was ‘it would have been shot a very long time ago’

The Independent UK

Labour will 'consider' scrapping two-child cap, says minister amid intense pressure

SCRAPPING the two-child benefit will be “considered” by the Government, a Cabinet minister has said – as she claimed doing so was “very…

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn calls on Scottish Labour MPs to back amendment to scrap two-child cap

STEPHEN Flynn has called on Scottish Labour MPs to back his amendment to end the two-child benefit cap ...

The National (Scotland)

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Mhairi Black: Kate Forbes’ views on gay marriage are 'extreme' and 'archaic'

MHAIRI Black has said the views of Kate Forbes on gay marriage are “archaic” and “quite extreme” ...

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Labour MP says ending two-child cap 'matter of political will' amid growing rebellion

A LABOUR MP has said that scrapping the two-child benefit is a “matter of political” amid a growing party rebellion against the policy ...

The National (Scotland)

SNP call for suspension of Israel arms sales in letter to Foreign Secretary

THE SNP have reiterated their call for an immediate suspension of arms sales to Israel in a letter to Foreign Secretary David Lammy ...

The National (Scotland)

How can the Scottish Government win back trust? Experts have their say

THE Scottish Government must put a greater focus on transparency and developing a more constructive relationship with the UK Government if it wishes…

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn urges Keir Starmer to hold four-nation summit on tackling child poverty

STEPHEN Flynn has written to Keir Starmer to call for a four-nation summit on tackling child poverty this summer.

The National (Scotland)

SNP conference agenda 'not fit for purpose and needs replacing', members say

THE agenda for the SNP conference is “no longer fit for purpose” and must be scrapped, the party’s national secretary has been told.

The National (Scotland)

SNP win seat from Scottish LibDems after council by-election

THE SNP have taken a council seat from the LibDems after a by-election ...

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International economics experts intervene in Scottish currency debate

ECONOMISTS from across the globe attended a conference at Leeds University this week – with many having something to add to the debate on…

The National (Scotland)

'Why not Scotland?': Questions as UK hosts small European nations at key summit

“WHY not Scotland?” – that’s the question the SNP are asking as Keir Starmer hosts a summit of 47 European countries, more than half of…

The National (Scotland)

Israel using water as 'weapon of war' as Gaza supply drops 94 per cent, report finds

ISRAEL has been systematically weaponising water against Palestinians in Gaza, showing disregard for human life and international law according to a…

The National (Scotland)

SNP gain cross-party support in bid to axe Labour's two-child benefit cap

THE SNP have gained cross-party support in their bid to heap pressure on Labour by forcing a vote on the two-child benefit cap.

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Labour MPs urge Keir Starmer to drop legal challenge against Netanyahu arrest

MORE than a dozen Labour MPs have backed a parliamentary motion urging the Keir Starmer to drop the Tory legal challenge seeking to prevent the…

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer aims to avoid backbench rebellion with child poverty taskforce

PM’s speech failed to specify measures to tackle issue, angering MPs calling to scrap the two-child benefit cap

The National (Scotland)

'Absurd': Stephen Flynn schools Labour MP on devolution basics after interruption

YOU would hope Labour MPs, especially ones who have been at Westminster for a fair while, would have a grasp on the devolution settlement. You…

The National (Scotland)

'Affront': Anger as Labour water down Lords reforms in King's Speech

LABOUR have sparked anger after watering down pledges to reform the House of Lords – with Scottish representatives accusing the party of offering…

The National (Scotland)

MSP challenges BBC director-general over 'misleading' SNP headline

THE BBC’s director general has been challenged by an SNP MSP after a “simply misleading” headline about his party ...

The Guardian - UK

Scotland and Westminster join forces on vaping, rail and renting reform

Deputy first minister welcomes new approach but SNP colleague Stephen Flynn calls king’s speech ‘timid’

The National (Scotland)

Experts dismiss Labour's claim that two-child cap harms are 'open to debate'

EXPERTS have dismissed a Labour Cabinet Secretary’s claim that it is “open to debate” whether the two-child cap on benefits causes harm ...

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