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UK Government Averts Defeat on Welfare Bill with Concessions
Facing a potential defeat, the UK government offered concessions on its welfare reform bill, ensuring that existing claimants of PIP and Universal Credit will keep their benefits, costing at least £1.5 billion, although some Labour MPs remain opposed.
UK Government Averts Defeat on Welfare Bill with Concessions
Facing a potential defeat, the UK government offered concessions on its welfare reform bill, ensuring that existing claimants of PIP and Universal Credit will keep their benefits, costing at least £1.5 billion, although some Labour MPs remain opposed.
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36% Bias Score
Labour MPs Rebel Against £5 Billion Welfare Cuts
Over 100 Labour MPs are rebelling against a £5 billion welfare cuts package, prompting cabinet ministers to pressure them to withdraw support ahead of a Tuesday vote; the amendment, if passed, would block the reforms and calls for a delay to assess the impact of cuts to personal independence payment...
Labour MPs Rebel Against £5 Billion Welfare Cuts
Over 100 Labour MPs are rebelling against a £5 billion welfare cuts package, prompting cabinet ministers to pressure them to withdraw support ahead of a Tuesday vote; the amendment, if passed, would block the reforms and calls for a delay to assess the impact of cuts to personal independence payment...
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40% Bias Score
UK Welfare Cuts Face Labour Rebellion
The UK government plans to cut £5 billion annually from disability and sickness benefits by 2030, sparking a rebellion from over 120 Labour MPs who argue the reforms are unsustainable and lack consultation. The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, intends to press ahead with the changes, despite the th...
UK Welfare Cuts Face Labour Rebellion
The UK government plans to cut £5 billion annually from disability and sickness benefits by 2030, sparking a rebellion from over 120 Labour MPs who argue the reforms are unsustainable and lack consultation. The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, intends to press ahead with the changes, despite the th...
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48% Bias Score
Labour MPs Launch Major Bid to Block UK Welfare Reform
At least 80 Labour MPs are backing an amendment to block the UK government's welfare reform bill, which aims to save £5bn annually by cutting disability and sickness benefits by 2030, citing concerns about increased poverty and inadequate impact assessments; a vote is scheduled for July 1st.
Labour MPs Launch Major Bid to Block UK Welfare Reform
At least 80 Labour MPs are backing an amendment to block the UK government's welfare reform bill, which aims to save £5bn annually by cutting disability and sickness benefits by 2030, citing concerns about increased poverty and inadequate impact assessments; a vote is scheduled for July 1st.
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40% Bias Score
UK Government Faces Rebellion Over Welfare Reforms
Amid a potential rebellion, the UK government is pushing welfare reforms expected to save £5 billion annually, despite opposition from Labour MPs and disability groups who warn of 'disastrous' effects on vulnerable people; a minister has already resigned in protest.
UK Government Faces Rebellion Over Welfare Reforms
Amid a potential rebellion, the UK government is pushing welfare reforms expected to save £5 billion annually, despite opposition from Labour MPs and disability groups who warn of 'disastrous' effects on vulnerable people; a minister has already resigned in protest.
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52% Bias Score
UK Welfare Reform Bill Sparks Labour Party Uprising
Facing a potential collapse of Britain's £326bn social security system, Liz Kendall's welfare reform bill proposes £5bn in savings, including cuts to disability benefits impacting 950,000 by 2030, sparking significant Labour party dissent.
UK Welfare Reform Bill Sparks Labour Party Uprising
Facing a potential collapse of Britain's £326bn social security system, Liz Kendall's welfare reform bill proposes £5bn in savings, including cuts to disability benefits impacting 950,000 by 2030, sparking significant Labour party dissent.
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56% Bias Score
Labour MPs Rebel Against Starmer's Welfare Reforms
Facing a rebellion from over 100 Labour MPs, Prime Minister Keir Starmer will proceed with a vote next week on welfare reforms that will restrict eligibility for personal independence payments and universal credit, aiming for \$5 billion in savings by 2030, despite concerns these changes will harm d...
Labour MPs Rebel Against Starmer's Welfare Reforms
Facing a rebellion from over 100 Labour MPs, Prime Minister Keir Starmer will proceed with a vote next week on welfare reforms that will restrict eligibility for personal independence payments and universal credit, aiming for \$5 billion in savings by 2030, despite concerns these changes will harm d...
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48% Bias Score
Labour Welfare Rebellion Threatens Starmer Government
A massive Labour Party rebellion, involving 123 MPs and rising, threatens to derail the government's welfare reforms aimed at saving \£5 billion annually by 2030, creating a major crisis for Prime Minister Keir Starmer just one year after his landslide victory.
Labour Welfare Rebellion Threatens Starmer Government
A massive Labour Party rebellion, involving 123 MPs and rising, threatens to derail the government's welfare reforms aimed at saving \£5 billion annually by 2030, creating a major crisis for Prime Minister Keir Starmer just one year after his landslide victory.
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52% Bias Score
UK Welfare Reforms Projected to Increase Poverty by 250,000-400,000
The UK government's welfare reforms are projected to increase relative poverty by 250,000 by 2030, but estimates vary from 300,000 to 400,000 depending on the methodology used, impacting 50,000 children.
UK Welfare Reforms Projected to Increase Poverty by 250,000-400,000
The UK government's welfare reforms are projected to increase relative poverty by 250,000 by 2030, but estimates vary from 300,000 to 400,000 depending on the methodology used, impacting 50,000 children.
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44% Bias Score
Labour MPs Prepare Amendment to Delay Disability Benefit Cuts
Moderate Labour MPs are preparing a reasoned amendment to delay the government's planned cuts to disability benefits, aiming for a review of their impact before implementation; as many as 80 MPs may support it, posing a potential challenge to the government's welfare reform.
Labour MPs Prepare Amendment to Delay Disability Benefit Cuts
Moderate Labour MPs are preparing a reasoned amendment to delay the government's planned cuts to disability benefits, aiming for a review of their impact before implementation; as many as 80 MPs may support it, posing a potential challenge to the government's welfare reform.
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56% Bias Score
UK Government Faces Minimal Dissent Over Disability Benefit Cuts
The UK government faces minimal dissent over planned disability benefit cuts despite one government whip's resignation, with the changes tightening eligibility for personal independence payments (PIPs) as part of a £4.8bn welfare reduction program.
UK Government Faces Minimal Dissent Over Disability Benefit Cuts
The UK government faces minimal dissent over planned disability benefit cuts despite one government whip's resignation, with the changes tightening eligibility for personal independence payments (PIPs) as part of a £4.8bn welfare reduction program.
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64% Bias Score
UK Welfare Reforms Spark Labour Backlash
The UK government published the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, tightening disability benefit criteria and delaying access to Universal Credit's health component, prompting a rebellion of 42 Labour MPs who fear the reforms will harm vulnerable individuals while saving "£5bn"...
UK Welfare Reforms Spark Labour Backlash
The UK government published the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, tightening disability benefit criteria and delaying access to Universal Credit's health component, prompting a rebellion of 42 Labour MPs who fear the reforms will harm vulnerable individuals while saving "£5bn"...
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52% Bias Score
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