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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

MPs give Foreign Office fall guy a mauling over Mandelson | John Crace

Just what has Stephen Doughty done to upset Keir Starmer? Are there no limits to the prime minister's contempt and hatred? Not that Steve is a total nobody. He's not a run-of-the-mill backbencher. But he has risen as high as he is likely to go as a junior minister in the Foreign Office. Probably higher than Steve ever expected. Certainly higher than his mates expected. Put simply, Steve is a dependable plodder.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Another tragic fact about this disastrous welfare bill: it proves Labour hasn't learned and doesn't listen | Polly Toynbee

The Labour party is facing internal rebellion against a disaster bill due to a lack of listening from leadership.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Labour MPs mount major bid to block benefits changes

Approximately 80 Labour MPs are mobilizing to oppose government welfare reform changes amid concerns over disability benefit cuts.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Ministers scramble to avoid Labour rebellion on disability benefit cuts

The government is seeking to prevent a rebellion by allowing MPs to abstain on controversial disability benefit cuts.
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