Faye Brown

Liverpool, London

Political Reporter at Sky News

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Starmer warned over fears of 'toothless' Hillsborough Law replacement

1 day ago | news.sky.com | Faye Brown

More than 130 MPs have urged Sir Keir Starmer to deliver the Hillsborough Law as promised - amid claims it is being watered-down with a "toothless" replacement. Ian Byrne, the Labour MP for Liverpool West Derby, has written to the prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, over concerns that officials have "carved out" key elements of the long-awaited legislation.
'Sometimes there is strength in listening': Liz Kendall defends welfare U-turn

1 day ago | news.sky.com | Faye Brown

Liz Kendall has defended the government's welfare U-turn saying: "Sometimes there is strength in listening."The embattled work and pensions secretary said "positive changes" have come about as a result of crisis talks with senior Labour backbenchers, who were poised to vote against planned cuts to disability benefits next week. However, she would not guarantee the bill will pass, amid criticism from some MPs the changes don't go far enough.
What are the concessions to the welfare bill - and will MPs back it?

1 day ago | news.sky.com | Faye Brown

Number 10 has made concessions on its welfare bill after crisis talks with Labour rebels. Sir Keir Starmer will be hoping the changes are enough to avoid a Commons defeat when the measures are put to a vote on Tuesday - but several MPs have said they are still not satisfied. Sky News looks at what was in the deal and whether it will be enough to win over critics.
Welfare concessions are on the table, PM confirms ahead of crunch vote

2 days ago | msn.com | Faye Brown

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Welfare concessions are on the table, PM confirms ahead of crunch vote

2 days ago | news.sky.com | Faye Brown

Concessions on welfare are being discussed with rebel MPs ahead of a crunch vote next week, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed. The prime minister opened a statement about the NATO summit he has just returned from with a nod to the troubles he is facing at home. Speaking in the Commons he said all colleagues want to get welfare reform right and "so do I". He added: "We want to see reform implemented with Labour values of fairness.
PM's team in desperate bid to stop Labour rebellion

3 days ago | msn.com | Alexandra Rogers |Faye Brown

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Revealed: The frantic phone calls Starmer's team are making to stop welfare rebellion that could defeat him

3 days ago | news.sky.com | Alexandra Rogers |Faye Brown

Cabinet ministers have been asking Labour MPs to take their name off a rebel amendment to the government's controversial welfare bill, Sky News can reveal. In an attempt to quell the mounting rebellion of more than 100 MPs across all wings of the party, cabinet ministers were instructed to ring around the signatories of the amendment in a bid to get them to back the welfare cuts ahead of a planned vote next Tuesday.
Sharing deepfake pornography 'the next sexual violence epidemic facing schools'

1 week ago | msn.com | Faye Brown

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Sharing deepfake pornography 'the next sexual violence epidemic facing schools'

1 week ago | news.sky.com | Faye Brown

Sharing deepfake pornography is "the next sexual violence epidemic" facing schools, the author of a book on the spread of online misogyny has told MPs.Appearing before the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC), Laura Bates said there needs to be statutory guidance for teachers on how to deal with this "very significant issue". She said in every UK case she has investigated, schools have "paid thousands of pounds hiring PR firms to focus on damage reputation management".
HS2 an 'appalling mess' and will be delayed again, transport secretary says

1 week ago | mkfm.com | Faye Brown

Heidi Alexander blamed the Tories for what she described as a "litany of failure" surrounding the high-speed rail project, saying costs had soared by £37bn and multiple deadlines had been missed. She said this meant there was "no route" to delivering the London to Birmingham leg of the scheme on schedule. However, she did not say when it might open or how much it would now cost.