Labour will “fundamentally reform” UC to “simplify” the system, Ashworth says
Jonathan Ashworth has announced that Labour plans to “fundamentally reform” Universal Credit in order to “simplify” the system…
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Government accused of failing veterans as “shocking” UC figures emerge
Labour has accused the government of “failing our service community” as the opposition party’s analysis of official figures…
“It’s time for change, time for fairness” – Ashworth’s speech to Labour conference
Below is the full text of the speech delivered to the Labour Party conference by Shadow Work and…
A new wave of co-operatives is needed to help workers through the current crisis
LBC’s James O’Brien recently interviewed RMT general secretary Mick Lynch on his Full Disclosure podcast. Lynch said something…
Minister admits Boris Johnson’s housing policy will not help “most” people
Lisa Nandy has declared that “far more ambition” is needed to tackle the UK’s housing crisis after a…
Universal Credit in-work claimant count risen by 1.3m in pandemic, analysis finds
Research from the TUC has revealed that the number of in-work Universal Credit claimants has risen by 1.3…
What is the Universal Credit taper rate, and what does cutting it actually mean?
The Universal Credit taper rate is set to be cut, according to Rishi Sunak. This refers to the…
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…
600,000 left without basic necessities if planned Universal Credit cut goes ahead
Research has found that the planned £20-per-week Universal Credit cut will see 1.5 million working people face hardship…
UK facing “Tory winter of discontent” with tax rises and cuts, Labour says
Steve Reed has warned that the UK is facing a “Tory winter of discontent” as the government rejected…
