Reynolds criticises minister celebrating as government cuts Universal Credit
Jonathan Reynolds has criticised Theresé Coffey as footage emerged of the Work and Pensions Secretary singing “I’ve had…
Poverty
Report reveals devastating impact of Universal Credit cut on families
One in three working-age families with children across 413 parliamentary constituencies will be hit by the government’s planned…
These government ministers are retoxifying the Conservative Party
David Cameron became Conservative Party leader in December 2005. He set about detoxifying his party, changing its image…
Labour’s mission is not just to create jobs, but to ensure good work for all
As we emerge out of this pandemic and look towards economic recovery, it is clear that we cannot…
Scottish Labour pledges ‘minimum income guarantee’ in anti-poverty plan
Scottish Labour has pledged to introduce a ‘minimum income guarantee’ as part of a broader plan to lift…
95% of those hit by UC cut in working or disabled households, report finds
New research has found that 95% of those who will be pushed into poverty by the cut to…
Labour to force vote on Universal Credit as PM hints planned cut will go ahead
Labour is set to force a vote in the House of Commons on Monday over the impending cut…
Petition for furlough national minimum wage floor reaches 11,000 signatures
A petition launched to stop workers from being paid less than the national minimum wage through the government’s…
Labour demands action as report shows “appalling” rise in destitution
Jonathan Reynolds has called on the government to provide more support for families struggling over the winter this…
Food bank figures show Universal Credit “clearly failing”, says Labour
Labour has warned that Universal Credit is “clearly failing” as new figures show half of all households visiting…
