13 h. ago Underachievement of working class boys needs urgent strategy – MP

‘Too often working class boys start behind and stay behind,’ Sam Rushworth, MP for Bishop Auckland said.

Politics

19 h. ago Humiliated Keir Starmer finally forces gutted welfare Bill through Commons

Some 47 backbenchers rebelled against the changes, even though the PM had already caved in on all the key elements.

Economics

32 h. ago Four Scottish Labour MPs rebel as benefit cuts bill passes in House of Commons

Irene Campbell, Tracy Gilbert, Brian Leishman and Euan Stainbank voted against slashing welfare for future out-of-work claimants.

Politics

33 h. ago Who are the 47 Labour MPs who rebelled in the welfare reforms vote?

Mother of the House Diane Abbott, former minister Dawn Butler, and Andy McDonald were among those who voted against the Government.

Politics

33 h. ago Government sees off backbench rebellion as welfare reforms clear Commons

‘If you can work, you should,’ social security minister Sir Stephen Timms told MPs before they voted on the welfare reforms.

Politics

33 h. ago Keir Starmer survives another welfare rebellion amid outrage at DWP disability cuts

Forty five Labour MPs voted against the Government's stripped-down welfare Bill - with backbencher Rachael Maskell branding it a 'stain' on the party

Events

36 h. ago ‘I meant it!’: Former Tory minister reacts to infamous viral comment caught on hot mic

Former education secretary Gillian Keegan has spoken to ex-Labour MPs Jon Ashworth and Gloria De Piero for their Politics Inside Out podcast and addressed an infamous post interview comment she made when she mistakenly thought the camera was off

Politics

36 h. ago Disabled will lose £3,000 a year in 'stain on the Labour Party' DWP cuts, MPs told

Labour backbencher Rachael Maskell told the Commons that welfare reforms that would cut the Universal Credit health aspect would be a 'stain on this great party'

Economics

36 h. ago Disabled will lose £3,000 a year in 'stain on Labour Party' benefit cuts, MPs told

Labour backbencher Rachael Maskell told the Commons that welfare reforms that would cut the Universal Credit health aspect would be a 'stain on this great party'

Economics

38 h. ago Labour Left's £120BILLION tax menu: MPs tell Reeves to hike NICs again, target banks and hammer shareholders to fund 'unsustainable' spending splurge

Keir Starmer has urged to raise up to £120billion from Brits by increasing national insurance again, targeting banks and hammering shareholders.

Economics

55 h. ago Ministers face fresh challenge to welfare reforms in Wednesday votes

Labour MP for York Central Rachael Maskell accused the Government of being ‘stubborn’ in its welfare reform efforts.

Politics

3 d. ago Labour refuses to rule out wealth tax to fill gaping hole in finances after £5billion welfare retreat

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure from unions and Labour MPs to introduce a levy on the rich after the £5billion welfare retreat.

Economics

3 d. ago Labour refuses to rule out wealth tax to fill gaping hole in finances after £5billion welfare retreat

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure from unions and Labour MPs to introduce a levy on the rich after the £5billion welfare retreat.

Economics

3 d. ago Minister dodges questions on special education for children as Starmer faces new revolt threat by Labour MPs

Education minister Stephen Morgan declined to say if pupils currently getting special educational needs support would continue to get the same level under planned reforms

Politics

3 d. ago Starmer faces threat of new revolt by MPs over special needs education reform as minister dodges questions

Education minister Stephen Morgan declined to say if pupils currently getting special educational needs support would continue to get the same level under planned reforms

Politics

3 d. ago Starmer faces threat of new revolt over special needs reform as minister dodges questions

Education minister Stephen Morgan declined to say if pupils currently getting special educational needs support would continue to get the same level under planned reforms

Politics

3 d. ago Now Starmer faces Labour revolt over desperate efforts to curb spiralling £11bn special needs education spending

MPs and campaigners are gearing up for a confrontation with ministers on a new front after Keir Starmer was forced into an humiliating climbdown on welfare reforms last week.

Economics

5 d. ago Tories warned Labour about Rachel Reeves' tears 17 minutes BEFORE PMQs started

Tory MPs revealed they alerted Labour whips to the fact that the Chancellor was weeping in the Commons to ensure she got help.

Events

5 d. ago McMurdock says ‘business dealings’ compliant after he resigns Reform whip

The MP has agreed to co-operate with any investigation, the party said.

Economics

5 d. ago MP resigns Reform UK whip amid ‘business propriety’ investigation

James McMurdock was elected South Basildon and East Thurrock MP a year ago.

Economics