Sir Keir Starmer is weighing up an Australian-style social media embargo for children aged under 16. The Labour Prime Minister formerly said he was ‘personally’ against the ban for teenagers but is understood to be ‘closely monitoring’ the policy. The world-first law was introduced on December 10 by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and sees under-16s banned from Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat,Continue reading “Keir Starmer Considers Social Media Ban For Teens”
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Pension Should Be Affordable, Says Reeves
Rachel Reeves has warned that the state pension must be ‘affordable’ amid concerns that the younger generation may not receive it until they are 74. The Chancellor said increases in life expectancy have to be taken into account after ministers launched a review. Concern has been raised about the sustainability of the triple lock, which meansContinue reading “Pension Should Be Affordable, Says Reeves”
DWP To Cut PIP And Other Welfare Payments
Many nationwide will be alarmed by the Labour government’s announcement that it would be slashing billions of pounds from the nation’s welfare bill. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will speak in the House of Commons and is expected to confirm a huge package of cuts to welfare. This is despite growing unrest from Labour MPsContinue reading “DWP To Cut PIP And Other Welfare Payments”
Welfare Claimants To Be Given ‘Right To Try’ Work Without Risk Of Losing Their Benefits
Labour’s reform of the system will allow welfare recipients to attempt employment without fear of losing their benefits. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is expected to announce legislation to introduce a ‘right to try guarantee’ for those on health-related benefits. This will prevent people from having their entitlements automatically re-assessed if they enter employment.Continue reading “Welfare Claimants To Be Given ‘Right To Try’ Work Without Risk Of Losing Their Benefits”
Reeves’s Plan To Cut Welfare Triggers A Labour Revolt
Keir Starmer is facing a rebellion over plans to axe £5 billion from welfare as the government scrambles to balance the books. Labour MPs have been warned of ‘deep concern’ over ‘draconian’ curbs, and details are expected to be announced as soon as tomorrow. Liz Kendall is set to declare that workers who lose their jobsContinue reading “Reeves’s Plan To Cut Welfare Triggers A Labour Revolt”
Huge Benefits Overhaul
It is reported that the long-term sick will be required to look for employment, and many will see their benefits slashed under a huge welfare overhaul. Labour says it now must repair “Tory failures on welfare,” which the party says have ballooned the welfare bill. However, this means hundreds of thousands of people could see reductionsContinue reading “Huge Benefits Overhaul”
Due To Pension Rule, DWP Pays £500 Million To Dead People
More than £500 million of taxpayers’ money has been handed out to dead people in just five years because of a pension rule – and families do not have to give it back. In response to requests for an immediate systemic change, a government minister acknowledged the magnitude of incorrect payouts in previous years. TheContinue reading “Due To Pension Rule, DWP Pays £500 Million To Dead People”
Benefits Will Be Lost If People Refuse To Work
When asked twice today if young people’s benefits would be reduced if they declined to accept employment or training, a cabinet minister squirmed. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall eventually committed to the move after a toe-curling discussion on Sky News over Labour’s new welfare crackdown. Keir Starmer has promised “sweeping changes,” including a crackdown on cheatersContinue reading “Benefits Will Be Lost If People Refuse To Work”
Two-Child Benefits Cap Could Be Axed
As Keir Starmer confronts his first Labour revolt, ministers have hinted that the two-child benefits cap may be removed soon. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall insisted the government must ‘do the sums’ before confirming that the policy will be ditched. The Prime Minister has been working extremely hard to quell mounting resentment among hisContinue reading “Two-Child Benefits Cap Could Be Axed”
Labour’s First Day In Power
More than 5,000 days have passed since Labour was last in Government. But Keir Starmer wasted no time in laying down the first tentative steps towards change yesterday as he selected his cabinet and assured voters he would begin to rebuild trust with a ‘country-first, party-second’ brand of politics. As outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak left NumberContinue reading “Labour’s First Day In Power”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 