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Labour MPs Rebel Against Welfare Cuts, Challenging Chancellor's Fiscal Policy

Labour MPs are rebelling against planned welfare cuts revealed in a government impact assessment showing increased poverty, creating internal conflict and challenging the Chancellor's fiscal approach.

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Labour's Growth Plan: Defence Spending and Housing Reforms

Labour's Spring Statement outlines a plan to increase economic growth by raising defence spending by £2.2 billion (partially offset by reduced overseas development aid) and implementing planning reforms to increase housing construction, but faces challenges in both areas.

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UK Welfare Cuts to Leave 3.2 Million Households Worse Off

The UK government's welfare cuts, detailed in a new impact assessment, will leave 3.2 million households worse off by an average of £1,720 annually, pushing 250,000 people into poverty, sparking outrage among Labour MPs who threaten to rebel against the changes expected to be voted on in May.

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Reeves' Failed Economic Strategy Forces Emergency Budget

Facing criticism for her economic policies, UK Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves must implement an emergency budget to address declining employment, economic growth, and business confidence, all consequences of her initial plans.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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UK Labour Government Implements Austerity Measures, Raising Concerns

The UK government, led by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, is implementing austerity measures including cuts to social programs and benefits, despite pre-election promises of a progressive agenda, raising concerns about its commitment to social welfare and potential electoral damage.

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UK Chancellor Announces Spending Cuts to Address £9.9 Billion Fiscal Gap

The UK's Labour government faces a £9.9 billion fiscal shortfall, forcing Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce significant spending cuts in her March 26th spring statement; the government insists it will not raise taxes.

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Labour's Fiscal Policy Projected to Increase Child Poverty

A cross-party group of MPs, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, warned that Labour's current fiscal policy will cause child poverty to rise for the first time in history under a Labour government, pushing an additional 250,000 people, including 50,000 children, into poverty by 2030, accord...

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Labour Welfare Cuts to Push 250,000 into Poverty

Labour's welfare cuts will push 250,000 people into relative poverty by 2029/30, including 50,000 children, according to the government's own assessment; Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced further cuts to Universal Credit and disability benefits, despite criticism from charities and Labour MPs.

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Reeves Announces £15 Billion in Cuts Amidst Faltering Economy and Public Backlash

Facing a credibility crisis, Chancellor Rachel Reeves blames global factors for Britain's faltering economy, announcing £15 billion in cuts amid gloomy forecasts and public disapproval; polls show 53% of voters believe Labour lied about economic plans, and 31% blame Labour for the crisis.

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Reeves's Treasury Faces Criticism Amidst Fiscal Tightrope Walk

Despite initial expectations of radical change, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves's seven months in office have been marked by criticism of the Treasury's return to a 'no' culture; her October budget allocated £100bn for public investment while prioritizing growth over net-zero targets, leading to welfare...

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UK Government Announces £5 Billion in Welfare Cuts

The UK government announced £5 billion in welfare cuts, including stricter disability benefit rules, to encourage work, sparking criticism from Labour MPs who fear increased poverty among disabled people while some support reforming the welfare system to encourage work.

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UK Government Announces £10bn Spending Cuts Amidst Political Backlash

The UK government announced £10bn in spending cuts, including £5bn in welfare cuts, to meet fiscal targets and avoid a bond market crisis, prompting criticism and raising concerns about social impacts and the government's broader agenda.

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