But the Prime Minister's press secretary, Allegra Stratton, accused Labour of pulling a 'political stunt', adding: 'We haven't made a decision. We know it [the hike] runs out at the end of March, we know that households want to know what is coming next and he [Mr Sunak] is going to come forward with more information shortly.' … [Read more...] about Six Tories revolt to back Labour demands to keep £20-a-week universal credit boost as Rishi Sunak ‘warns fuel duty could need to rise 5p’ to pay for the move
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Tories misleadingly edit Keir Starmer Universal Credit interview while accusing Labour of ‘stunt’
And it was widely criticised for its botched rollout, and for its links to a string of other Tory welfare policies, like the two child limit and the infamous "rape clause", which requires rape survivors to "prove" they've been raped in order to qualify for benefits. … [Read more...] about Tories misleadingly edit Keir Starmer Universal Credit interview while accusing Labour of ‘stunt’
Poll shows plunge in support for Welsh Labour as Mark Drakeford faces fury over slowing down vaccinations – while Boris’s ratings spike 20 points amid optimism over progress in England
'The sensible thing to do is to use the vaccine you've got over the period that you've got it for so that your system can absorb it, they can go on working, that you don't have people standing around with nothing to do,' he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme. … [Read more...] about Poll shows plunge in support for Welsh Labour as Mark Drakeford faces fury over slowing down vaccinations – while Boris’s ratings spike 20 points amid optimism over progress in England
Extend deadline after driving theory test before practical exam, says Labour
A Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency spokesman said: "It is vital that a candidate’s road safety knowledge is up to date when they take their practical test and the longer the gap between the theory and practical the greater the risk that knowledge diminishes. … [Read more...] about Extend deadline after driving theory test before practical exam, says Labour
Labour MP calls for new ‘social tariff’ for broadband to bridge ‘digital divide’
He says the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted unfairness in the system, with kids from well-off families able to log on for remote school lessons but children from poorer households often priced-out of lessons in lockdown because of expensive internet deals. … [Read more...] about Labour MP calls for new ‘social tariff’ for broadband to bridge ‘digital divide’
