Politics
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What has been driving the rise in disability benefit claims?
Ben Chu and Tom Edgington BBC Verify Getty Images The government has confirmed details of its scaled-back plan to reform…
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Labour MPs press Liz Kendall on rollout of benefit changes
Kate Whannel Politics reporter House of Commons Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has faced repeated questions from Labour MPs…
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Public invited to decide how MPs’ pay should be set
Paul Seddon Political reporter Getty Images Parliament’s expenses watchdog wants around 20 members of the public to take part in…
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Covid inquiry hears of ‘generational slaughter’ in care homes
Alison Holt and James Melley Getty Images Nicky Hastie, holding an image of her mother, attended the inquiry in person…
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Welsh Labour needs to focus on young people, say members
Young Welsh Labour members say their party is the best fit for people from “normal backgrounds” – but feel change…
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South Norfolk MP asks Lotus to give clarity to 1,300 workers
David Freezer & Robby West BBC News, Norfolk Robby West/BBC Ben Goldsborough emphasised the need for openness during discussions An…
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‘Everybody knew the welfare reform bill was about a £5bn cut’
Economics Editor Faisal Islam on what was really behind the big rebellion about the government’s welfare reform bill, after the…
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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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Starmer criticises ‘appalling’ Bob Vylan IDF chants
Adam Hale & Zahra Fatima BBC News Sam Francis Political reporter Getty Images Bob Vylan performed on the West Holts…
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Covid inquiry begins examination of impact on social care sector
James Melley Senior Social Affairs Producer BBC In the early days of the pandemic, care home staff donned full personal…
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