MPs from across the political spectrum have called on the government to reinstate a fund to help disabled people stand for elected office before May's local and regional elections.
Lisa Dolley, high profile Cornwall Councillor for Redruth North and deputy leader of the Independent group at County Hall has made the decision to leave the Independents to join the Liberal Democrats with immediate effect.
The Tories will spare carers the cruel benefit cap after they were forced into a U-turn by the High Court.
Carers UK hails a "significant victory for carers" today as the Government announced it will change the law to exempt all carers in receipt of Carer's Allowance from the benefit cap.
Part 2 of Antony Hook's weekly round-up.
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