Weekly survey: the benefits cap, article 50 and Labour as the workers’ party
In light of the furore over the lowering of the benefits cap again by the Conservative Government, we ask…
Benefits
Abrahams: Rising demand for foodbanks a “damning indictment of Tory failure”
Delays in the payment of benefits were the biggest driver of demand for foodbanks, Britain’s largest provider said…
Tories roll out “assault on single mothers” as benefit cap comes into force
A new cut in the benefits cap will come into force from today, in a move opposed by…
UK to see “crisis of living standards” without overhaul of social security, new report finds
The UK is set to see a sharp rise in child poverty, worsening circumstances for low-income families and…
MPs play an important role as community activists, especially during turbulent times
MPs spend huge amounts of time, unnoticed by most, responding to constituents’ requests for support. Many are looking…
Smith pledges to reverse Universal Credit cuts as he unveils “triple-lock” plan to boost living standards
Owen Smith has pledged to reverse cuts to universal credit as he promises radical changes to a Conservative economy…
Watson joins top Labour figures to warn a “Tory Brexit Budget” would deliver more austerity
Tom Watson has led a cast of Labour heavyweights in warning that a vote to leave the…
Should Labour guarantee to reverse all cuts announced in this parliament?
Labour should pledge to reverse any cuts announced by the Tory Government between now and 2020, according to…
2015 election verdict: Too tough on welfare and the deficit, and too much like the Tories
Labour stances on welfare and the deficit going were too tough going into May’s general election – but…
Why Labour shouldn’t play the Tories’ game on welfare
These days, it’s almost conventional wisdom that welfare, like immigration, is an issue where the Tories have an…
