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Back to SearchMore headaches for Labour: Send, strikes and small boats
Only a week after the government was forced to retreat on benefits reform, there’s now controversy over its plans for children with special education…
1 year, 3 months ago
Is Send the next battleground for Labour? – Politics Weekly UK
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss why backbenchers and campaigners are already gearing up for another fight, this time over children’s special ed…
1 year, 3 months ago
One year of Labour - Politics Weekly live at Crossed Wires festival
One year on from Keir Starmer’s election victory and Labour are well behind Reform in the polls, while the government is already having to bend to th…
1 year, 3 months ago
Unhappy birthday? Labour in turmoil after one year in government – Politics Weekly UK
This week marks one year since Keir Starmer came to power after a landslide election victory. But with questions over the Chancellor’s future, histor…
1 year, 3 months ago
How the welfare bill went wrong – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss how the government was forced into backtracking on its plans to cut disability payments. Will changes to the we…
1 year, 3 months ago
The welfare cuts rebellion – Politics Weekly UK
Keir Starmer is vowing to push ahead with plans to cut disability payments. But with more than 100 Labour MPs threatening to rebel, could he be force…
1 year, 3 months ago
UK walks diplomatic tightrope over Trump’s attack on Iran – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss how Keir Starmer’s government is responding to the US president’s decision to launch attacks on Iranian nuclear…
1 year, 3 months ago
Trump edges closer to war: could he drag the UK in? – Politics Weekly UK
As Israel and Iran trade escalating blows, and the horrific situation in Gaza continues, Trump has suggested the US could get directly involved. So h…
1 year, 3 months ago
Grooming gang inquiry U-turn; and how will the UK respond to Israel-Iran conflict? - Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the UK’s reaction to the Israel-Iran conflict, and whether Gaza has influenced the government’s response. And a…
1 year, 3 months ago
Reeves relaunches – but will it save Labour from Farage? – Politics Weekly UK
The chancellor has announced extra money for housing, energy, the NHS, defence and more, so is this the start of a new phase for the government? And …
1 year, 3 months ago