Bridget Phillipson tells Labour conference scrapping two-child benefit cap is ‘on the table’ and accepts evidence of harmful impact
Phillipson told a fringe meeting that child poverty is a ‘moral scar’
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Cabinet minister dismisses Burnham leadership bid with brutal slapdown
‘Our job now is to talk to the country, not to ourselves, about how we’re going to change the things that they care about.’
Understanding Labour’s Leadership Election Rules
The source of this confusion is unclear, but it appears to be a mix of a few factors.
Lift two-child benefit cap to tackle poverty, ministers to recommend to Starmer
The recommendations from the child poverty taskforce are expected before the autumn budget on November 26, although it has been repeatedly delayed.
Labour MPs condemn Trump’s Shariah law attack on Sadiq Khan
Rosena Allin-Khan, the MP for Tooting, said the US ambassador should be called to account for the president’s remarks.
Achievements of the Labour government this week: From introduction of Hillsborough Law to boosting workers’ rights
This week the government continued with proposals to push through two key pieces of legislation which will have a significantly positive impact.
Paula Barker pulls out of Deputy Labour Leader contest
Barker has endorsed Lucy Powell for deputy leader.
Labour deputy leadership race: Two horse race likely after Emily Thornberry and Alison McGovern drop out
The required threshold must be reached by 5pm today.
Telegraph’s hypocrisy over Angela Rayner resignation pointed out
The sheer hypocrisy of the right-wing press.
Bridget Phillipson takes early lead in Deputy Leadership race
Only 99 MPs have nominated thus far, with around 300 to go, meaning there’s still a lot to play for.