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‘I’m the Most Famous Drummer on Welfare’

“I’m now the most famous drummer on welfare,” jokes Zak Starkey, and few music fans who follow the news at…

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Labour won’t break tax pledges after welfare climbdown, minister says

A senior minister has insisted Labour will keep its election tax promises, after a major climbdown over welfare changes left…

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Government makes big concessions to avoid welfare bill defeat

The government has won a vote on its benefits bill by 75 votes, but only after offering huge last-minute concessions…

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MPs to vote on welfare bill as Labour unrest continues

Dozens of Labour MPs are still planning to vote against the government’s welfare plans later, despite concessions being made. In…

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Welfare concessions to be set out before key vote

Joshua Nevett Political reporter EPA The government is to release more details about the concessions it has made over proposed…

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Welfare U-turn means we are in ‘better position’

Sam Francis Political reporter Wes Streeting says government has to ensure welfare cost is ‘sustainable’ Major concessions have put the…

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Sir Keir Starmer says fixing welfare system is a ‘moral imperative’

Getty Images The prime minister spoke at a Welsh Labour conference one day after his government’s U-turn on welfare reform…

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PM set to announce welfare climbdown in deal with Labour rebels

Reuters Sam Francis Political Reporter The government is expected to announce a deal with Labour rebels on its planned benefits…

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Government in talks with Labour MPs on welfare reforms, No 10 says

The government is in talks with Labour MPs about possible changes to its welfare policies, Downing Street has confirmed. In…

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Why Keir Starmer faces a political storm over welfare reforms

Iain Watson, Henry Zeffman and Harry Farley Political correspondents Reuters Angela Rayner has declared that the government will go ahead…

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