Why Keir Starmer is braced for the biggest rebellion of his premiership
Last week, Keir Starmer infamously dismissed the protests of his MPs concerned about the government’s flagship welfare bill as mere “noises off”. Such criticisms, the prime minister’s telling implied, reflected the inevitable but manageable friction generated by far-reaching reform. As had been the case during his tenure in opposition, the revolt reinforced his resolve. Starmer […]
Latest: 39 Labour MPs sign new amendment to block welfare cuts
Ministers had hoped that a series of concessions would have been to win over Labour rebels when MPs vote on welfare changes.
Welfare cuts still ‘leap in the dark’ despite Starmer U-turn, says Labour rebel
The comments come after Andy Burnham, the Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester, urged MPs to vote against the government’s welfare cuts.
Disability benefit cuts are a political choice — and a dangerous one
It’s been three months since Liz Kendall, the minister responsible for the Department of Work and Pensions, announced potentially the biggest-ever cuts to health and disability benefits. Her plans aren’t just ill-advised — they’re incredibly dangerous. When I was asked to give evidence to the DWP select committee just a few weeks ago, I told […]
Young people to have ‘no option of life on benefits’ under Labour government
The Labour Party will set out its plan to reduce the number of young people out of work, education or training in a major pre-budget speech. Shadow work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall will say that young people have a responsibility to take up work or training that is being offered. She will point out […]
‘Unforgivable’ for health secretary to turn down pay talks to suspend strikes, says Labour
It is “unforgivable” for the health secretary to reject an offer by nursing leaders to attend pay talks in return for suspending strike action, shadow health and social care minister Liz Kendall has said. She told BBC Breakfast: “You asked what we would do, and let me say this very simply. “And I think it’s […]
Social care white paper introduced amid criticism from Labour
“Ministers have utterly failed”
Jeremy Corbyn’s supporters risk undermining their own cause
Labour’s new online army are making the same mistakes as the ‘cybernats’
Shadow minister: Yvette Cooper is ‘more valuable’ for being a mother
Sharon Hodgson MP risks reigniting row with supporters of rival Liz Kendall
What Jeremy Corbyn could learn from Liz Kendall
Labour is polarised between pure idealism, represented by Jeremy Corbyn, on the one hand and an utter lack of idealism, represented by Liz Kendall, on the other. But can’t they learn from one another?
