The New Statesman | UK politics and culture Labour are U-turning it up
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May 29, 2025 Rachel Cunliffe, Associate Political Editor at the New Statesman, and George Eaton, Senior Editor, dive deep into Labour's recent policy predicament. They dissect the party's challenges with the two-child benefit cap and potential winter fuel cuts, revealing internal rifts. The conversation turns to Nigel Farage's Reform party, exploring its rise as a serious player in the political arena. They also discuss the shifting landscape of UK politics and what it means for the future of the left, providing sharp insights into the current dynamics.
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Labour Weighs Scrapping Two-Child Cap
- Labour is reconsidering scrapping the two-child benefit cap to tackle child poverty effectively.
- The government’s child poverty task force signals this issue's prominence and urgency in policy debates.
Labour's Two-Child Cap Conflicts
- Labour faces internal tension on the two-child cap with differing views between Keir Starmer and Morgan McSweeney.
- Funding and public opinion shape the possibility of abolishing the cap despite political challenges.
Labour MPs Face Whip Consequences
- Labour MPs who rebelled against the two-child cap had the whip removed, with mixed prospects for restoration.
- Public dissent in the Labour party remains subdued despite private unrest about government policies.