Labour party MPs suspended after voting against two-child benefit cap
Wednesday, 24 July 2024 () Seven Labour MPs, including John McDonnell, have been suspended for six months after voting against the government on an amendment to scrap the two-child benefit cap. The cap, which prevents parents from claiming Universal Credit or child tax credit for more than two children, remains a contentious issue, with suspended MPs advocating for its removal to alleviate child poverty.
Scottish Labour's MPs met Keir Starmer at No 10 ahead of being sworn in at Westminster. The general election saw the number of the party's Scottish MPs rise from two - Ian Murray and Michael Shanks -..
Wednesday, 24 July 2024 ()
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