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UK: Labour Suspends 7 MPs Over Two-Child Benefit Cap Vote

Published JUL 24 2024

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The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

While few within the party support the two-child cap, Labour has made it clear that it currently cannot afford to scrap the policy. Attempting to set the tone for the rest of his premiership, Starmer has sent a clear message that there will be consequences if his MPs fail to follow the party line.

The New Statesman

Establishment-critical narrative

While it is no secret that money is scarce for the new Labour Government, there is simply no excuse for continuing a draconian policy that has wide-reaching impacts on the physical and mental health of children for the rest of their lives. Society will be worse off as long as the cap remains in place, damaging families up and down the country.

The Mirror