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Reform UK would impose ‘biggest cuts to benefits bill ever seen in history of this country’, Farage says – UK politics live
Reform UK has pledged to implement the most sweeping welfare cuts in British history, according to Nigel Farage, while also committing to maintain the pensions triple lock. The announcement came as the party faced mounting pressure to dismiss its housing spokesperson following controversial remarks about the Grenfell Tower disaster. Meanwhile, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey dismissed Conservative claims that expanded North Sea drilling could generate £2.5 billion in tax revenue, calling the figure flatly unrealistic.
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Resident doctors accuse Keir Starmer of sabotaging talks to end pay and jobs dispute
Tensions between resident doctors and the government have sharply escalated after the British Medical Association accused Keir Starmer of undermining pay negotiations by threatening to cut 1,000 NHS medical posts. The ultimatum came as the prime minister's Thursday deadline for the union to accept a final offer approached. The BMA warns the move makes strike action more likely, raising fresh fears of NHS disruption.
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Starmer calls on Reform to sack Simon Dudley after ‘everyone dies’ Grenfell comments
Reform's housing spokesperson Simon Dudley is facing calls for dismissal after dismissing post-Grenfell safety measures with the remark that "everyone dies in the end." Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged Nigel Farage to "do the decent thing" and remove Dudley from the role. The comments put Reform under significant pressure as the party attempts to build credibility as a serious political force.
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Farage confirms sacking of housing spokesperson over Grenfell comments and announces Reform UK’s plans for benefits cuts – UK politics live
Reform UK's housing spokesperson Simon Dudley has been sacked after remarking that the Grenfell Tower fire was tragic "but everyone dies in the end," a comment that overshadowed the party's policy announcements. At a press conference, Reform confirmed plans for benefits cuts while pledging to maintain the pensions triple lock. Separately, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey accused Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch of dishonesty over claims that expanded North Sea drilling could generate £2.5 billion in additional tax revenue.
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Starmer urges Reform UK to sack housing spokesperson over ‘shameful’ Grenfell Tower comment – UK politics live
Reform UK's housing spokesperson Simon Dudley is facing calls to resign after dismissing the Grenfell Tower tragedy with the remark that it was tragic "but everyone dies in the end." Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly urged Nigel Farage to "do the decent thing" and remove Dudley from his role. The comment has drawn widespread condemnation and heaps fresh pressure on Reform UK to demonstrate basic standards of conduct among its ranks.
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