UK Parliament2 Jul 2025Humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of CommonsThe BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.2 Jul 20251 Jul 2025Starmer faces Labour revolt despite welfare climbdownMinisters are scrambling to convince Labour MPs to back benefits cuts in a vote this evening.1 Jul 20251 Jul 2025Chris Mason: Labour still has a big persuasion job ahead on welfare cutsMinisters hope a partial U-turn will win over Labour rebels when MPs vote on welfare changes later. 1 Jul 202530 Jun 2025Public invited to decide how MPs' pay should be setParliament's expenses watchdog wants around twenty people to take part in a review on MP salaries.30 Jun 202530 Jun 2025'I can't live in my own country with my partner'MPs in Bristol and Stroud want the government to scrap a family visa policy that separates couples30 Jun 202529 Jun 2025MP refers himself to commissioner over 'cash for questions' claimsLeaked emails purport to show George Freeman asking a firm that employed him what questions he should ask ministers. 29 Jun 202527 Jun 2025A hat-trick of U-turns – and this is the most awkward of the lotThe BBC's political editor Chris Mason gives his analysis of what the climbdown over the welfare bill means for the prime minister.27 Jun 202525 Jun 2025More Labour MPs join benefit revolt despite ministers' appealsMore than 130 MPs have signed an amendment opposing the government's welfare reform legislation.25 Jun 202520 Jun 2025How did my MP vote on assisted dying?Check whether your MP voted for or against the assisted dying bill.20 Jun 2025...
