UK Workers Now Receive Sick Pay From Day One
From April this year, workers across the UK are getting proper statutory sick pay from their first day of absence, rather than going days without being paid. This is a great change and all thanks to the Labour government’s Employment Rights Act. https://t.co/46Z8gGn29G
Broken Economic Structure Fuels Cost Crisis and Stagnation
The cost of living crisis and our low growth are two symptoms of the same problem: an economic structure that hasn’t been working for a long time. We need to take on the root causes of those costs. https://t.co/WySWCVS5a9
Labour Calls for Fiscal Rules, Lower Borrowing, Growth‑Driven Inflation Fight
From the many conversations I've had with my Labour colleagues in Parliament, there is a consensus about the importance of setting out clear fiscal rules and getting the cost of borrowing down. The best way to address the cost of...
Chancellor Hints at Possible Private‑rent Freeze Amid Rising Costs
The Chancellor didn’t rule out a fixed-term freeze on private sector rents when I asked her in Parliament today. As Trump's war in Iran continues to drive up costs, this move would provide vital security for young families, who are most...
Rate Cuts and Easing Inflation Mask Everyday Cost Pressures
We've had six cuts to interest rates in a row since the general election, and the markets expect inflation to be back on track this year, but the cost of living at home and the unrest abroad means that it...
UK Probes Student Loan Fairness, Asks Youth Input
How fair is our student loan repayment system? Today our @CommonsTreasury is launching an inquiry into this very topic - and we’d like to hear from young people in particular. Anyone over the age of 16 in the UK can...
Residents Deserve Better Property Management Fees Deal
Thanks to Private Eye for mentioning my scrutiny of FirstPort - we need a far better deal for residents paying property management fees. https://t.co/LBxwnMpSGu
2025 Real GDP per Capita Rises, Energy Cuts Ease Inflation
Today's GDP figures show a much needed pickup in real GDP per capita - 2025 was the first year this measure grew for three years. In April, energy bill reductions from the 2025 Budget will come into effect, tackling inflation...