As we go to press, it appears the government has performed a partial U-turn on PIP (Personal Independence Payment) reforms. From what we understand, current recipients of PIP will continue to receive their payments. However, new applicants with identical medical conditions may not qualify, as new eligibility criteria will now apply only to future claims. The result is a two-tier … Continue reading Starmer and Reeves’ PIP U-turn —Editorial 1
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Labour Needs a U-Turn in Economic Policy—Editorial
Rachel Reeves' position as Chancellor is growing increasingly precarious. She fought the 2024 general election on a platform defined by strict fiscal rules, a refusal to raise income taxes, and a pledge to deliver economic growth. It was a politically calculated stance—economically incoherent, but designed to appeal to Conservative-leaning voters whose support Labour believed it … Continue reading Labour Needs a U-Turn in Economic Policy—Editorial
Tory and Labour U-turns on Aid to Developing Countries
(The image above comes from the International Development Committee) Michael Murray Introduction The UN requires that countriesallocate 0.7% of their Gross National Income (GNI) on Official Development Assistance (ODA) for the purposes of the economic development and welfareof developing countries. TheInternational Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Act 2015 lays down how the UK will meet this requirement … Continue reading Tory and Labour U-turns on Aid to Developing Countries
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