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Sir Keir StarmerΒ suffered a huge blow on Tuesday (July 1) after 49 Labour MPs voted against the controversial billβs second reading.Β It managed to fend off an amendmentΒ from York MP Rachael Maskell designed to halt the legislation, but the bill only passed after a last-minute announcement saw plans to restrict eligibility for personal independence payment…
A total of 44 Labour MPs, including two tellers, supported Rachael Maskellβs reasoned amendment, which proposed to scrap the Governmentβs plans to overhaul the system. However, a Government defeat was averted, after disability minister Sir Stephen Timms offered a further concession during the Commons debate. Sir Stephen said the Government had listened to the concerns…
Ian Shipley has asked for planning permission to build a house on Bridge Street, Yarm including a double garage to the side and an outbuilding at the back with a gym and office. An existing bungalow and outbuildings will be demolished to make way for the new five-bedroom home β a piece of βtruly wonderful…
