Welfare reform: Davey fears for vulnerable disabled people
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Welfare reform: Davey fears for vulnerable disabled people
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has criticised government plans to tighten eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) from November 2026, warning they could push vulnerable people into poverty.
Speaking about his own experiences as a carer, he expressed concern that many disabled people and their carers could lose vital support, saying, "It’s the sort of thing that will keep people up at night." Report by Covellm.
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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has accused the Conservatives of being “almost Trump cheerleaders” and putting British interests at risk. He criticised other UK parties for failing to speak out against Donald Trump, saying it’s “depressing” that only the Liberal Democrats are taking a stand. Davey praised Canada’s Prime Minister for openly criticising Trump, urging the UK to do the same. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Ed Davey has been swung around by a digger at a theme park to highlight County Durham's growing tourism industry. The Liberal Democrat leader joined colleagues on rides such as 'Spindizzy' and 'Ground Shuttle', and could be seen laughing and waving his hands in the air, Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Ed Davey says the latest figures showing a dip in UK growth are "really disappointing". The Liberal Democrat leader adds that the figures are a result of the Labour government's budget, their jobs tax and their lack of a growth strategy. His comments come after the latest Office for National Statistics data showed growth contracted by 0.1% in January. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Ed Davey has called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to tell Donald Trump to be "far tougher" on Vladimir Putin. The Liberal Democrat leader adds he is "pleased" that the US President has chosen to resume providing military and intelligence support to Ukraine. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The housing minister has defended the government's decision to introduce cuts to the benefit system. The government plans include a ÂŁ5bn in cuts, making it harder to qualify for the disability benefit Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Matthew Pennycook said the current welfare system is "failing the people who need support the most" and "failing the taxpayer and employers as well". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A triple murderer who killed three members of his family and was plotting a school shooting has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 49 years. Nicholas Prosper, 19, from Luton, who wanted to become a notorious mass murderer, was sentenced at Luton Crown Court on Wednesday. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A triple murderer who killed three members of his family and was plotting a school shooting has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 49 years. Nicholas Prosper, 19, from Luton, who wanted to become a notorious mass murderer, was sentenced at Luton Crown Court on Wednesday. Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb told him: “You intended to unleash disaster on the community of Luton. Your plans were intelligent, calculating and selfish." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer defended Labour’s economic record since coming into Government, amid questions from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch on why Rachel Reeves will hold her spring statement next week. The Prime Minister said: "We have delivered record investment into this country, had three interest rates cuts in a row, and wages are going up faster than prices which is a massive cost-of-living boost." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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