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How No 10 went from bullish to badly damaged as rebels forced further welfare bill concessions

Tumultuous 24 hours capped by last-minute climbdown on cuts to Pips could define rest of Starmer’s time as PM

The Guardian - UK

Ban on ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts to come into effect in 2027

Ministers have opted for a phased rollout of the changes to allow businesses time to prepare.

Evening Standard

Civil servants begin industrial action over work from home ban and closures of London offices

Civil servants working for Angela Rayner start industrial action over moving of Government offices away from capital and lack of flexible working

Evening Standard

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Angela Rayner called out over 'tone deaf' message about terminal illnesses

A TWEET about people battling terminal illnesses from the Deputy Prime Minister has been criticised as “abhorrent” and “tone deaf" .

The National (Scotland)

Angela Rayner's civil servants protest over working from home ban and London office closures

Officials in the deputy prime minister’s department will launch their ‘work to rule’ protest on Monday

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer facing calls for 'regime change' at Number 10 amid welfare revolt

KEIR Starmer is facing calls for a “regime change” at Number 10 amid a revolt over proposed welfare reforms

The National (Scotland)

Starmer seeking to quell revolt over welfare reform plan

A No 10 source said talks were taking place with potential rebels because ‘we all want to get it right’.

Evening Standard

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Thursday briefing: Keir Starmer is ready to make concessions on his welfare reform bill – will they be enough?

In today’s newsletter: The number of MPs supporting an amendment to the bill could lead to a decisive defeat

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer seeks face-saving welfare reform concessions as Labour rebellion grows

Six more Labour MPs have added their names to an amendment that would halt the legislation in its tracks

Evening Standard

Ministers in talks over welfare concessions as Labour rebellion grows

Six more Labour MPs have added their names to an amendment that would halt the legislation in its tracks.

The Independent UK

Sarwar dodges question on potential welfare reform revolt

The Deputy Prime Minister said talks were still ongoing about potential changes to the Bill.

Evening Standard

Anas Sarwar backs UK disability benefit cuts amid Scottish Labour revolt

ANAS Sarwar has backed the UK Government’s plans to cut billions from disability benefits even with one-third of Scottish Labour MPs in open…

The National (Scotland)

Ministers discuss welfare concessions amid looming Labour rebellion

Angela Rayner sought to reassure backbenchers amid a brewing rebellion ahead of the vote set for next week.

Evening Standard

Martin Lewis reveals how council tax could change – and urges people to act

It could soon be easier to challenge council tax bands under new plans

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The Guardian - UK

A week off from PMQs can’t save Starmer from awkward questions over welfare bill

Ange takes the reins in Westminster, as the prime minister gets a quizzing at Nato summit

The Guardian - UK

No 10 set to offer concessions to welfare rebels

Exclusive: Ministers said to be considering watering down reforms, with more than 120 MPs poised to oppose bill

The Independent UK

Rayner stands ground against Labour rebels over welfare cuts

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'Ever-rising' council tax in London: Angela Rayner challenged on funding shake-up set to hit boroughs

The Deputy Prime Minister was grilled over looming funding cuts to boroughs such as Richmond and Kingston

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Defiant Starmer warns Labour welfare rebels to ‘read the room’ as Rayner finally backs the PM

A tetchy prime minister has hit out after the rebellion of Labour MPs against his welfare reforms grew despite warnings it could bring down the government

Evening Standard

Conservatives fear welfare reforms will not head off ‘tax rises’ this autumn

Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride warned that ‘tax rises are coming’ in this autumn’s budget, opposite Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner.

The Guardian - UK

Angela Rayner says welfare cuts vote will go ahead as Labour rebellion grows

Deputy PM says vote will happen next week, despite more than 120 Labour MPs signing amendment to pause cuts

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner defies 120 Labour MPs by refusing to pull showdown Commons vote on benefit cuts

Deputy PM makes pledge amid rumours the government was set to pull the proposed welfare reforms bill amid a major Labour rebellion

The National (Scotland)

Labour to press ahead with welfare vote amid major rebellion threat

KEIR Starmer and Angela Rayner have confirmed a vote on Labour's welfare bill will go ahead despite more than 100 of the party's MPs opposing…

The Independent UK

Labour MPs ready to rebel against welfare reforms despite deselection threat

Labour has vowed to press on with a vote next week despite more than 100 Labour MPs signing their names to a Commons bid to halt the welfare reforms in their tracks

Evening Standard

Chinese mega-embassy in London set for approval within weeks despite security risk fears

Angela Rayner is poised to approve the plans despite concerns about espionage risks

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