Conservative government

Angela Rayner unveils sweeping plans to tackle Tory housebuilding legacy ‘scandal’

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This week the government will announce a major overhaul of planning rules that will encourage the construction of far more affordable homes, as it seeks to tackle the economic and social legacy of 14 years of Conservative rule. Deputy First Minister Angela Rayner will present a new National Planning Policy Framework to MPs on Tuesday … Read more

Labour plans to reform Universal Credit, PIPs and state pensions

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Labour has pledged to “kick-start economic growth” after 14 years of Tory rule and aims to tackle the growing problem of economic inactivity. But what would this mean for the benefits system? Without detail, the party manifesto outlines broad strategies to boost employment rates. There is no clarity on the intended changes to the Personal … Read more