Labour Under Pressure to Scrap “Cruel” Two Child Benefit Cap With 1.6 Million Affected

Keir Starmer faces renewed pressure to scrap the two-child benefit cap as new figures reveal the devastating impact of the policy.

Plus: Mixed messages from Ed Miliband on oil and gas exploration licences; and Thames Water is put into special measures.

With Dalia Gebrial and Mike Bankole.

Published 11 July 2024

Novara Live

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