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California voters approve historic electoral map overhaul

California voters have delivered a stunning blow to the political establishment, approving Proposition 50 to strip lawmakers of redistricting power and hand it to an independent commission in a landmark democratic reform.

Phillipson pressures Labour leaders to scrap benefit cap

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson intensifies pressure on Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves to scrap the controversial two-child benefit limit entirely, exposing internal Labour divisions over welfare reform.

Job Coaches in GP Surgeries Amid Sick Leave Crisis

Controversial new government initiative places employment advisors in doctor's surgeries to help long-term sick patients return to work, sparking backlash from health charities warning about risks to vulnerable individuals.

IFS: Government has 'no credible' economic plan

The Institute for Fiscal Studies has launched a scathing critique of both Conservative and Labour economic policies, warning of 'unacknowledged trade-offs' and challenging Liz Kendall's welfare reform ambitions.

Tory minister suggests means-testing state pensions

A senior Conservative frontbencher has suggested implementing means-testing for state pensions, potentially stripping payments from older Britons with significant savings in a major welfare system shake-up.

Tories Unveil Radical Welfare Cuts Plan

The Conservative government announces sweeping welfare reforms that could significantly reduce benefits payments for millions, sparking immediate backlash from charities and opposition parties.

Tory welfare crackdown: Stride unveils benefit cut plans

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride announces sweeping welfare reforms at Conservative conference, targeting long-term sick and disabled claimants with stricter assessments and potential benefit reductions.

Trump Plans Social Security Disability Benefit Overhaul

Former President Donald Trump reveals controversial plans to restructure Social Security disability benefits, raising concerns about welfare system changes and their potential impact on international claimants.

Archbishop demands UK democracy reforms

Justin Welby issues urgent warning about Britain's broken political system and calls for radical constitutional reforms ahead of potential Labour government.

DWP PIP Changes: 4 Groups Face 2025 Review

Major changes are coming to Personal Independence Payment assessments as the DWP announces a significant review affecting four key claimant categories. Discover how this could impact your benefits.

Lammy's justice reform plan and deputy PM ambitions

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy outlines radical plans to overhaul Britain's 'broken' court system while positioning himself as potential deputy to Keir Starmer in future Labour government.

Starmer declares war on House of Lords in reform bid

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer unveils dramatic plans to abolish the House of Lords, replacing it with an elected second chamber in what he calls 'the biggest Westminster shake-up in generations'.

Reeves to scrap two-child benefit cap in budget

Exclusive: Labour government set to deliver major welfare reform as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to lift controversial two-child limit on benefits in Autumn Budget announcement.

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