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Starmer suspends seven MPs who rebelled over two-child benefit cap

Sir Keir Starmer has suspended seven Labour MPs from the parliamentary party after they voted against the government to call for the scrapping of the…

What is the two-child benefit cap?

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure from his backbenchers to scrap the two-child benefit cap.

Sir Keir Starmer's ruthless crackdown on 'usual suspects' is warning to new MPs that he expects total…

Has Sir Keir Starmer overreacted by suspending seven Labour MPs who rebelled and voted to scrap the two-child benefit cap?

Eluned Morgan becomes Welsh Labour's first female leader

Eluned Morgan has become Welsh Labour's new leader after she ran unopposed.

Starmer says he won't listen to 'reject' Tories and they should 'reflect and change'

Sir Keir Starmer has said he will not listen to advice from the Conservative Party as voters "rejected them profoundly".

Who are the seven rebel MPs suspended by Labour over two-child benefit cap vote?

Seven MPs have been suspended by Labour for voting against the government on the two-child benefit cap.

James Cleverly says 'we must ditch self-indulgent infighting' as he announces Tory leadership bid

James Cleverly has become the first Tory MP to announce he will be running to be the party's next leader.

Bibby Stockholm barge to be closed amid Labour asylum overhaul

The Bibby Stockholm barge will stop housing asylum seekers from the end of January 2025 as part of the government's overhaul of the asylum system.

MPs set to vote on scrapping two-child benefit cap - with Labour rebels expected to back SNP

MPs are set to vote over whether to scrap the two-child benefit cap this evening, after an SNP amendment to the King's Speech was selected by the speaker.…

Starmer reacts to Biden quitting

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the day ahead in politics.

James Cleverly says 'reasonable chance' he will run to be Conservative Party leader

Former home secretary James Cleverly has said there is a "reasonable chance" he will run to be leader of the Tory party.

New Conservative leader to be announced on 2 November, party says

Rishi Sunak's replacement as Conservative leader will be announced on 2 November, the Tory party has confirmed.

Minister does not rule out some universities may close over funding crisis

The higher education minister has not ruled out that some universities may be forced to close over the funding crisis facing the sector.

Scrapped Rwanda scheme has already cost £700m in 'most shocking waste of taxpayers' money ever…

The previous government was set to spend £10bn on the now-scrapped Rwanda scheme, the home secretary has revealed.

Russell Findlay MSP announces Scottish Conservatives leadership bid to replace Douglas Ross

MSP Russell Findlay has announced his bid to succeed Douglas Ross as Scottish Tory leader.