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Starmer Faces Labour Rebel Row Over Benefits Cuts
PoliticsThe Independent26d ago

Starmer Faces Labour Rebel Row Over Benefits Cuts

Labour leader Keir Starmer is bracing for a fresh row with party rebels concerning proposed benefits cuts. A close ally of the Prime Minister, Bridget Phillipson, indicated that 'further reform to the social security system' is needed to encourage people back into work.

Minister says children in England will get support more quickly under Send overhaul
HealthThe Guardian2mo ago

Minister says children in England will get support more quickly under Send overhaul

Bridget Phillipson defends changes, saying the government is ‘not taking away support’ from children UK politics live – latest updates Bridget Phillipson has pledged that under the government’s overhaul of special needs support for children in England will begin within weeks not months, as she prepares to announce the controversial revamp. Speaking before publication of the white paper on the reforms, Phillipson said children with special needs would be treated as “integral to the school sy...