Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says the government is âgrasping the nettle of reformâ, to ensure the âWelfare State lasts for generations to comeâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street and arrives at the Houses of Parliament ahead of his weekly appearance at Prime Ministerâs Questions.
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Responding to reports of Labour back bench criticism over policy, cabinet minister Steve Reed insists the government is âabsolutely focussed on supporting those people who are struggling the most with the cost-of-living crisisâ. The environment secretary lists increases to pensions and the National Minimum Wage plus increased investment in the NHS as a âLabour thing to doâ. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride describes Aprilâs rise in inflation to 3.5% as âpretty shockingâ and says they are âdown to government choicesâ, citing public sector pay rises and increases in employers' National Insurance. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves admits Aprilâs inflation rise to 3.5% is âclearly disappointingâ but acknowledges the figures are partly down to government policies to âstabiliseâ the economy. The chancellor says, âI do recognise that all policies have consequences, but if I hadn't have acted to stabilise the public finances, we would be in a worse position today." Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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