How I voted on the Welfare Bill
Tonight, I voted twice to stop the Government from pressing ahead with proposals that will strip vital support from disabled...
Tonight, I voted twice to stop the Government from pressing ahead with proposals that will strip vital support from disabled...
Following the news that the Government's Welfare Reform Bill has passed, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
Tom is standing up against unfair welfare cuts that will push thousands into poverty. He’s fighting for a fair, compassionate system that protects disabled people, carers, and children. Read why he opposes the Bill here.
Responding to reports that the Government is offering further concessions on the welfare bill to the Labour rebels, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
Nearly 6,000 Personal Independent Payment (PIP) claimants in Milton Keynes could lose vital support.
After years of battles in Gateshead Council, the bulldozers have been sent into the fields to the south of Whickham Highway. Labour’s housing plans for 570 houses on former greenbelt are taking shape.