Labour 'Spice Girl' Liz hopes welfare reforms are a hit
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 It was unfortunate for Liz Kendall that as she unveiled a cure for sicknote Britain her voice was hoarse and became increasingly croaky during more than an hour of questions from MPs.
The government has refused to pay compensation to the millions of women in their 60s who were not properly informed of changes in the state pension age. Work and Pensions secretary Liz Kendall said the "great majority of women knew the state pension age was increasing" and that a state-funded pay-out wouldn't be "fair or value for taxpayers' money'". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Cabinet ministers sidestepped questions from the press as they arrived for a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. When asked whether the government planned to cut benefits, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall replied, "we're going to be getting people back to work." During the election, Labour promised to increase the employment rate to 80% from its current level of around 75%, which would mean around two million more people in work. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Areas with the highest rates of unemployment are set to receive additional NHS support as part of the Government's effort to revitalise employment across the UK. The Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, unveils the plans as part of a comprehensive series of reforms aimed at addressing economic inactivity and fulfilling the Government's commitment to help over two million people return to work. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has described the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal as "a glimmer of light in the darkness". Speaking in the Commons, Mr Lammy invited MPs “to remember those murdered in captivity”, saying: “We mourn every innocent victim of this appalling war.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
MPs in the House of Commons have voted to reject a Conservative Party amendment calling for a national inquiry on grooming gangs. The motion was rejected by 364 votes to 111, a majority of 253. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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