Rwanda Scheme Has Cost Britain £700 million
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said the Rwanda Scheme legislated for by the previous Conservative government has already cost the taxpayer £700million.
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Cabinet Minister Warns Of "Lifelong Cost" To Taxpayers If Youth Unemployment Isn't Addressed
A cabinet minister has said failing to get young people into work could result in a “lifelong cost” for “them and for the taxpayer”, as the Government announced its plans for a new youth guarantee.
Government Minister Says New Hillsborough Law Will Help Deliver The "Truth"
A government minister has said the upcoming Hillsborough Law is a forward-looking Bill which will help deliver the “truth” to victims and their dependents after major disasters.
Government Is Not Budging On Plans To Set Up An Independent Football Regulator
The new Labour Government is preparing to face down opposition to its plans to introduce an independent football regulator.
New Labour MP Says Keir Starmer Is Leading The Most “Socialist Friendly Government” Of His Lifetime
A new Labour MP believes Keir Starmer is leading the most “socialist friendly government” he has ever seen as the party comes together for its first conference since winning the July General Election.
New Labour MP Living In London Student Accommodation For £80 Per Night
A new Labour MP has been living in £80-per-night student accommodation since the election to get the best value for money for taxpayers.
Seasoned MPs Are Annoyed By The Number Of Newbies Bidding To Chair Committees
The number of newly-elected MPs vying to lead influential committees is irritating more experienced back benchers ahead of votes to appoint chairs on Wednesday.
Rachel Reeves Doubles Down On Winter Fuel Cut Despite Threat Of Labour Rebellion
The Government is not budging on its decision to cut the winter fuel allowance for pensioners despite unease within the Parliamentary Labour Party.
Priti Patel Knocked Out Of Tory Leadership Race
Priti Patel has been eliminated from the race to be the next leader of the Conservative Party.