Ian Byrne MP sets out why he had to vote against the winter fuel payment cuts.
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Why the Two Child Benefit Revolt Matters
Dave Kellaway looks at the fallout and reaction to the revolt amongst Labour MPs and more widely to the government's position on maintaining the Tory two child cap.
Anger erupts as Starmer suspends seven MPs for voting against child poverty
“The 7 MPs who voted to scrap the cap spoke for millions of trade unionists & and many Labour members. Keir Starmer must restore the whip immediately.” - Matt Wrack.
“Irrational and Insulting: A Vindictive Assault on Basic Freedoms” – parliamentary voices speak up for the #RightToStrike
"This is a pernicious Bill that shames the House and the nation. It is designed to attack and demoralise public service workers who are taking industrial action."
Labour MPs back strikes as industrial action escalates
Labour MPs show their solidarity with UCU and CWU taking action to protect their lives and livelihoods in the midst of the cost of living crisis.
Ian Byrne MP raises the “disturbing” problems at the Champions League Final in Parliament
Ian Byrne MP has raised the "disturbing" scenes at the Champions League Final in the House of Commons, demanding an apology for the mis-treatment of Liverpool fans.
Conservative Queen’s Speech ignores social emergency – the Left responds
Socialist Campaign Group MPs and Trade Unions respond to the Queen's speech and the failure to address the cost of living crisis.