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UK Government Turmoil: Starmer Backs Treasury Chief Amid Fiscal Crisis and Welfare U-turn Fallout

UK Government Turmoil: Starmer Backs Treasury Chief Amid Fiscal Crisis and Welfare U-turn Fallout

UK Government Turmoil: Starmer Backs Treasury Chief Amid Fiscal Crisis and Welfare U-turn Fallout British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly reaffirmed his confidence in Treasury chief Rachel Reeves, just a day after her emotional appearance in Parliament fueled intense speculation about her position. The move comes as the Labour government grapples with the fallout from a series of embarrassing policy reversals that have undermined its fiscal agenda. Reeves was visibly distressed during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, a day…

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Labour’s Welfare Bill Passes Commons After Major Concessions, Swinney Labels Approach ‘Appalling’

Labour’s Welfare Bill Passes Commons After Major Concessions, Swinney Labels Approach ‘Appalling’

Labour’s Welfare Bill Passes Commons After Major Concessions, Swinney Labels Approach ‘Appalling’ The UK government’s controversial welfare reform bill has passed its latest stage in the House of Commons, but only after Labour ministers were forced into significant concessions following a substantial backbench rebellion. The original proposals, which included changes to Universal Credit and stricter rules for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), saw the bulk of their more contentious measures removed to stave off defeat. Scottish First Minister John Swinney has…

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