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John Rentoul answers your questions on Labour’s future – from welfare U-turn to Corbyn comeback
But as our recent Independent Ask Me Anything Q&A revealed, it’s the government now feeling the heat – politically bruised, ...
Rachel Reeves may target millions with punishing income tax hikes to plug £40bn hole
Rachel Reeves may target millions of middle-income earners with punishing income tax hikes as she is forced to clear up Labour’s welfare mess. The under-pressure Chancellor could also have VAT and ...
Voices: One year on, is Starmer still the best man Labour has for the job?
One year on, is Starmer still the best man Labour has for the job? - COMMENT: There’s a lot the prime minister – and his team ...
MP joins council's calls to tackle 'out of town' taxi licensing loop-hole
A Hull MP has echoed Hull City Council's calls to tackle a taxi licensing 'loop-hole' that allows drivers from across the ...
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The government has taken a big step to protect leaseholders – but we cannot stop here
How much would you expect to pay to have a lightbulb changed? £2? £20? What about £200? That’s what one of my constituents ...
New changes to PIP and Universal Credit proposed for Labour welfare reform bill
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall also wants to rename the legislation the Universal Credit Bill because all PIP ...
Fresh humiliation for Keir Starmer as migrant crossings unlikely to drop in hammer blow
EXCLUSIVE: The Prime Minister is under massive public pressure to tackle the crisis as illegal mgrant numbers surge ...
MPs back plans for ministers to ease pub last orders without Parliament debate
MPs have backed plans to let the Government grant pubs extra time to open during major events, such as European Championship football finals. Under existing rules, Parliament must sign off on plans to ...