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Keir Starmer dodges questions on two-child benefit cap in first PMQs as prime minister – UK politics live



Labour leader quizzed by SNP on benefit cap after suspending seven Labour MPs over their stance on the issueCabinet secretary, Simon Case, is reportedly being advised to step down permanently from his role for health reasons at the end of this year, writes Politico.The outlet reports:According to people familiar with the matter, Case is likely to need to step down in the new year on the advice of doctors, who are continuing to treat him for a neurological condition diagnosed more than a year ago.Case is currently working at full capacity, but the condition is affecting his mobility and he now walks with the aid of a stick.” Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/jul/24/pmqs-keir-starmer-rishi-sunak-two-child-benefit-labour-rebels-latest-live-news

Author : Caroline Davies (now); Amy Sedghi and Tom Bryant (earlier)

Publish date : 2024-07-24 15:00:49

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