Starmer's child poverty plan targets 550,000 kids
Keir Starmer sets out Labour's 'moral mission' to cut child poverty, scrapping the two-child benefit limit. The move draws Tory fire, branded a 'Benefits Street' policy. Read the full analysis.
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UK Government Unveils New Child Poverty Strategy
The UK government has published a new strategy to tackle child poverty, focusing on parental employment and early years support. Discover the key policies and expert reactions.
Labour's Child Poverty Plan: Scrap Two-Child Limit
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden launches Labour's child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap. He insists further welfare reform is essential to tackle rising costs and help people into work.
Government launches child poverty strategy
Prime Minister Keir Starmer sets out a moral and economic case for tackling child poverty, with a key £3bn move to scrap the two-child benefit cap. The strategy aims to help 550,000 children by 2030.
Labour's Strategy to Tackle UK Child Poverty Crisis
Labour's new child poverty strategy aims to lift 550,000 children above the poverty line by 2030, tackling the stark reality that most poor children now live in working families. Discover the plan's key measures.
Inquiry Condemns Sturgeon's Zero-Covid Failure
Nicola Sturgeon's government pursued an 'inappropriate' zero-Covid strategy that was 'destined to fail', according to damning UK Covid Inquiry findings. Discover the full report.
Scottish Government 'had no Covid strategy' in 2020
UK Covid-19 Inquiry reveals Scottish Government's inadequate early pandemic response and over-reliance on Westminster. Discover the key findings and Nicola Sturgeon's response.
UK Government Uses Influencers to Reach Voters
The UK government is increasingly using social media influencers to communicate policy directly to the public, a strategy critics say avoids tough journalistic scrutiny. Discover how this new approach is reshaping political communication.
Aldi launches 'Live Healthy' logo to aid shoppers
Aldi introduces a new 'Live Healthy' logo on selected products to help UK shoppers make healthier choices, supporting the government's 10-year health strategy.
Rayner's Secret Meeting with Gordon Brown Sparks Election Talk
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner held a private strategy session with former PM Gordon Brown as party prepares for potential snap election, focusing on constitutional reform and devolution.
Trump's Shutdown Gambit Sparks Election Crisis
Donald Trump urges Republican allies to force government shutdown unless Biden administration drops all legal cases against him, creating unprecedented political standoff ahead of crucial elections.
Steve Wright's secret government project revealed in budget
Exclusive documents uncover Steve Wright's secret government collaboration on loneliness strategy before his tragic death, raising questions about project's future.
Reeves's Stability Promise: Economic Mirage or Reality?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's recent speech promises economic stability, but experts warn it's built on precarious foundations. Analysis reveals the hidden risks in her fiscal strategy.
Trump urges GOP to force shutdown over election security
Donald Trump pressures Republican lawmakers to trigger government funding crisis unless Democrats agree to election integrity measures ahead of midterms, deploying controversial 'filibuster nuclear option' tactics.
Suspect nationality policy won't satisfy truth-seekers
The government's new policy of disclosing suspects' nationality fails to address legitimate concerns while feeding the very conspiracy theories it claims to combat, raising serious questions about its true purpose.
Rachel Reeves unveils radical budget overhaul with tax reforms
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping changes to UK economic policy, targeting tax reforms and spending priorities in her first major budget statement.
Trump's shutdown ultimatum divides Republicans
Donald Trump ignites political controversy by advocating for government shutdown tactics, drawing sharp criticism from both sides of the aisle as budget battles loom.
Trump's shutdown push meets Democratic resistance
Former President Donald Trump's call for Republican senators to force a government shutdown over immigration policies meets stiff resistance from unified Democratic opposition, creating political turmoil in Washington.
Starmer's transition from opposition firebrand to government
Keir Starmer's government faces mounting scrutiny as his once-forceful opposition style clashes with the realities of power, raising questions about consistency and transparency in Westminster.
Rachel Reeves: London key to Starmer's government plans
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves discusses Labour's economic strategy, London's crucial role in Starmer's government plans, and her vision for Britain's financial future in candid conversation.
Labour MPs Challenge Government Over Manufacturing Crisis
Senior Labour figures Justin Madders and Matthew Pennycook challenge ministers over failure to protect British manufacturing jobs and industry from economic pressures.
Starmer meets Scottish First Minister in Downing Street
Keir Starmer hosts Scotland's First Minister John Swinney in first Downing Street meeting, signalling new era of cooperation between UK and devolved governments.
Labour's plan to make Farage's hype backfire
As Nigel Farage's Reform UK faces scrutiny, Labour strategists believe sustained media exposure will reveal policy weaknesses and diminish his political appeal beyond the initial spectacle.
Reeves: UK Economy Defying Gloomy Forecasts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves challenges pessimistic forecasts, revealing stronger-than-expected economic data and outlining Labour's growth strategy for Britain's future.
Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
Government 'running down clock' on key reforms - Reed
Shadow Communities Secretary Steve Reed launches scathing attack on government's 'deliberate delay' tactics affecting NHS, policing and education reforms ahead of general election.
NHS Crisis: Streeting's Despair as Labour Reforms Falter
Exclusive: Health Secretary Wes Streeting confronts growing crisis as key NHS negotiations stall and internal party divisions threaten flagship healthcare reforms, leaving Labour's health agenda in turmoil.
Khan: Government's 'deliberate attack' on London
London Mayor Sadiq Khan launches blistering attack against Steve Reed, claiming government is systematically undermining the capital's democracy and devolution settlement.
Starmer's First 48 Hours: Cabinet Reshuffle Begins
Exclusive look at how Prime Minister Keir Starmer is wasting no time implementing Labour's vision, with major cabinet appointments and immediate policy actions across government departments.
London knife crime sees significant drop under Labour strategy
Exclusive: Labour's policing lead reveals major progress in tackling knife crime as new statistics show dramatic reduction in violent offences across the capital.
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