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John Rentoul answers your questions on Labour’s future – from welfare U-turn to Corbyn comeback
But as our recent Independent Ask Me Anything Q&A revealed, it’s the government now feeling the heat – politically bruised, ...
Voices: One year on, is Starmer still the best man Labour has for the job?
One year on, is Starmer still the best man Labour has for the job? - COMMENT: There’s a lot the prime minister – and his team ...
New changes to PIP and Universal Credit proposed for Labour welfare reform bill
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall also wants to rename the legislation the Universal Credit Bill because all PIP ...
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Scotland-Europe lobbying network to close after funding pulled
A SCOTTISH Government-backed lobbying network is set to close after funding was withdrawn, The National can reveal.
Fresh humiliation for Keir Starmer as migrant crossings unlikely to drop in hammer blow
EXCLUSIVE: The Prime Minister is under massive public pressure to tackle the crisis as illegal mgrant numbers surge ...
MP joins council's calls to tackle 'out of town' taxi licensing loop-hole
A Hull MP has echoed Hull City Council's calls to tackle a taxi licensing 'loop-hole' that allows drivers from across the ...
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The government has taken a big step to protect leaseholders – but we cannot stop here
How much would you expect to pay to have a lightbulb changed? £2? £20? What about £200? That’s what one of my constituents ...
MPs back plans for ministers to ease pub last orders without Parliament debate
MPs have backed plans to let the Government grant pubs extra time to open during major events, such as European Championship football finals. Under existing rules, Parliament must sign off on plans to ...