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UK Government Passes Welfare Bill After Major Concessions
The UK government passed its welfare bill by a slim majority of 75 votes after making substantial last-minute concessions to Labour rebels, removing key measures to tighten eligibility for disability benefits and universal credit, significantly impacting planned budget savings and raising concerns a...
UK Government Passes Welfare Bill After Major Concessions
The UK government passed its welfare bill by a slim majority of 75 votes after making substantial last-minute concessions to Labour rebels, removing key measures to tighten eligibility for disability benefits and universal credit, significantly impacting planned budget savings and raising concerns a...
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56% Bias Score
Revised UK Welfare Cuts Still to Push 150,000 into Poverty
The UK government's revised welfare cuts, while less severe than initially planned, will still push an estimated 150,000 people into poverty by the end of the decade, according to their own analysis, despite concessions on Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Universal Credit health top-ups foll...
Revised UK Welfare Cuts Still to Push 150,000 into Poverty
The UK government's revised welfare cuts, while less severe than initially planned, will still push an estimated 150,000 people into poverty by the end of the decade, according to their own analysis, despite concessions on Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Universal Credit health top-ups foll...
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48% Bias Score
Labour Government Forced into Welfare U-turn Amidst Major Internal Rebellion
The UK Labour government made significant concessions to its welfare program after over 120 of its own MPs, including many from the 2024 intake, threatened to vote against it, highlighting a breakdown in communication and trust within the party.
Labour Government Forced into Welfare U-turn Amidst Major Internal Rebellion
The UK Labour government made significant concessions to its welfare program after over 120 of its own MPs, including many from the 2024 intake, threatened to vote against it, highlighting a breakdown in communication and trust within the party.
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52% Bias Score
UK Government Concedes on Welfare Bill Amidst Labour Rebellion
Facing a potential defeat in Parliament, the UK government made concessions to its welfare bill, exempting existing PIP claimants from stricter criteria and limiting Universal Credit health top-up cuts to new applicants, aiming to avoid a rebellion by 127 Labour MPs who had concerns about the impact...
UK Government Concedes on Welfare Bill Amidst Labour Rebellion
Facing a potential defeat in Parliament, the UK government made concessions to its welfare bill, exempting existing PIP claimants from stricter criteria and limiting Universal Credit health top-up cuts to new applicants, aiming to avoid a rebellion by 127 Labour MPs who had concerns about the impact...
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56% Bias Score
Labour MPs Revolt Over Disability Benefit Cuts
The UK Labour government is facing a major internal revolt over £2.5 billion in planned cuts to disability benefits, despite concessions to protect existing claimants, leaving approximately 50 Labour MPs still opposed due to concerns about a two-tier system and the impact on future claimants.
Labour MPs Revolt Over Disability Benefit Cuts
The UK Labour government is facing a major internal revolt over £2.5 billion in planned cuts to disability benefits, despite concessions to protect existing claimants, leaving approximately 50 Labour MPs still opposed due to concerns about a two-tier system and the impact on future claimants.
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48% Bias Score
UK PM Warns of Potential Welsh Coalition Ahead of Senedd Elections
Ahead of the 2024 Welsh Senedd elections, the UK Prime Minister will warn of a possible alliance between the Conservatives, Reform UK, and Plaid Cymru, as recent polls put Labour in third place, triggering accusations of a return to past political instability; this comes as Labour highlights collabo...
UK PM Warns of Potential Welsh Coalition Ahead of Senedd Elections
Ahead of the 2024 Welsh Senedd elections, the UK Prime Minister will warn of a possible alliance between the Conservatives, Reform UK, and Plaid Cymru, as recent polls put Labour in third place, triggering accusations of a return to past political instability; this comes as Labour highlights collabo...
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Labour Government Faces Rebellion Over Disability Benefit Cuts
The UK Labour government is facing a potential rebellion over plans to tighten eligibility criteria for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) disability benefit starting November 2026, causing internal divisions and raising concerns about the government's fiscal priorities.
Labour Government Faces Rebellion Over Disability Benefit Cuts
The UK Labour government is facing a potential rebellion over plans to tighten eligibility criteria for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) disability benefit starting November 2026, causing internal divisions and raising concerns about the government's fiscal priorities.
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60% Bias Score
Starmer Admits Mismanagement of Disability Benefits Rebellion
Keir Starmer admitted to mismanaging a Labour rebellion over disability benefits due to focusing on foreign affairs, prompting government concessions that may not fully quell the dissent before a crucial vote on Tuesday. Dozens of Labour MPs remain unconvinced.
Starmer Admits Mismanagement of Disability Benefits Rebellion
Keir Starmer admitted to mismanaging a Labour rebellion over disability benefits due to focusing on foreign affairs, prompting government concessions that may not fully quell the dissent before a crucial vote on Tuesday. Dozens of Labour MPs remain unconvinced.
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40% Bias Score
Starmer U-turns on Welfare Bill After MP Rebellion
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer reversed course on his welfare bill following a rebellion by MPs, citing his focus on international affairs, leading to government concessions exempting some claimants from stricter criteria and limiting benefit cuts to new applicants.
Starmer U-turns on Welfare Bill After MP Rebellion
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer reversed course on his welfare bill following a rebellion by MPs, citing his focus on international affairs, leading to government concessions exempting some claimants from stricter criteria and limiting benefit cuts to new applicants.
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40% Bias Score
Labour's £4.25bn U-turn and Glastonbury's political controversy
Labour's welfare and fuel payment U-turns will cost £4.25bn, forcing tax increases and damaging the government's credibility, potentially affecting future policies like the two-child benefit cap; Glastonbury founder Sir Michael Eavis told those disliking the festival's politics to 'go somewhere else...
Labour's £4.25bn U-turn and Glastonbury's political controversy
Labour's welfare and fuel payment U-turns will cost £4.25bn, forcing tax increases and damaging the government's credibility, potentially affecting future policies like the two-child benefit cap; Glastonbury founder Sir Michael Eavis told those disliking the festival's politics to 'go somewhere else...
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Labour Retreats on Disability Benefits, Sparking Concerns Over Fairness
Labour performed a U-turn on its flagship welfare bill, introducing stricter criteria for new disability benefit claimants while protecting existing ones, causing a projected annual saving of \£2.5bn but creating a two-tier system potentially leaving some claimants \£6,560 worse off.
Labour Retreats on Disability Benefits, Sparking Concerns Over Fairness
Labour performed a U-turn on its flagship welfare bill, introducing stricter criteria for new disability benefit claimants while protecting existing ones, causing a projected annual saving of \£2.5bn but creating a two-tier system potentially leaving some claimants \£6,560 worse off.
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56% Bias Score
Starmer Offers Billions in Concessions to Avert Welfare Bill Defeat
Facing a rebellion from over 120 Labour MPs, Keir Starmer offered significant concessions on his controversial welfare bill, costing billions, to avoid a Commons defeat next week and shore up his authority; the concessions include applying changes only to new claimants and further consultation on di...
Starmer Offers Billions in Concessions to Avert Welfare Bill Defeat
Facing a rebellion from over 120 Labour MPs, Keir Starmer offered significant concessions on his controversial welfare bill, costing billions, to avoid a Commons defeat next week and shore up his authority; the concessions include applying changes only to new claimants and further consultation on di...
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48% Bias Score
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