The Prime Minister faces the threat of unrest within Labour ranks as MPs vote on whether to restrict winter fuel payments to all but the poorest...

The Prime Minister faces the threat of unrest within Labour ranks as MPs vote on whether to restrict winter fuel payments to all but the poorest...

On Tuesday 10 September the House of Commons will vote on an opposition motion to overturn the Labour Party government’s decision to means test...

On Tuesday 10 September the House of Commons will vote on an opposition motion to overturn the Labour Party government’s decision to means test...

The BBC's political editor assesses the fact that around 50 Labour MPs failed to back the party on the winter fuel payment vote.

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Keir Starmer says cutting the universal winter fuel allowance for pensioners is a ‘tough decision’ Labour has to take. But many of his MPs were...

PM refuses to say if MPs who rebel will be stripped of the whip – but makes clear he expects their support in key vote

PM refuses to say if MPs who rebel will be stripped of the whip – but makes clear he expects their support in key vote

The UK government on Thursday introduces legislation to axe seats in the House of Lords retained for hereditary lawmakers as it moves to reform...