Disability benefit cuts 'the wrong choice' - Burnham
The government has made "the wrong choice" by cutting disability benefits, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said.
Keir Starmer says people on benefits are 'slightly fearful' of looking for work as he defends cuts to disability cash amid Labour rebellion
The Prime Minister made the remark as he highlighted how the government would help the unemployed back into work.
Labour's betrayal of unpaid carers: Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing 'mother of all rebellions' as one in ten people looking after loved ones lose lifeline benefits
An estimated 150,000 unpaid carers looking after loved ones will have their weekly allowances taken away under the Chancellor ...
Spring Statement 2025 winners and losers including benefit claimants, first-time buyers and savers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves shared her Spring Statement to parliament today and as expected it was full of spending cuts - here ...
Welsh First Minister ‘reserving position’ on UK Government’s benefits cuts
Eluned Morgan told members of the Senedd she was waiting to find out what impact the benefits cuts would have on Wales.
No evidence Labour welfare cuts will get more people into work, OBR says
Labour’s plan to support more people into work through cost-cutting welfare reforms has been called into question by the ...
Dad of disabled daughter skewers Labour's Darren Jones over 'awkward' MP pay hikes
Chief secretary to the Treasury comes under fire on BBC Question Time as audience member lashes out at salary increase at ...
Labour has history of difficult debates over welfare, says McFadden
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster said people should not be content with allowing the number of benefits claimants to ...
Opinion
Spring Statement 2025 predictions - from benefit cuts to tax plans - have your say!
The Chancellor will not use her Spring Statement to announce any major new tax changes, but is expected to use the update to set out a number of other policies in a bid to put the public purse on an e ...
North East Labour MPs join rebellion and plan to vote against Government's welfare reforms
Three MPs have publicly said they are prepared to vote against reforms announced by Rachel Reeves in her spring statement ...
Thousands protest in UK National Day of Action against billions in welfare cuts
WSWS reporters spoke to some of those attending Wednesday’s protest against the massive welfare cuts being imposed by ...
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The TUSC needs YOU for May’s local elections as a candidate – but you’ve only got hours to apply
The TUSC needs YOU for May's local elections as a candidate - but you've only got hours to apply from Canary on 28 March 2025 ...