Summary
Labour party members John McDonnell and Apsana Begum have rejoined the party after being suspended for voting against the two-child benefit cap. Six out of seven MPs who were suspended for their stance on this issue have returned to Labour. The cap limits benefits for families with more than two children and has been a point of contention within the party.
Key Facts
- John McDonnell and Apsana Begum were readmitted to the Labour Party after being suspended for opposing the two-child benefit cap.
- The benefit cap prevents families from claiming Universal Credit or child tax credit for more than two children.
- Six of seven suspended Labour MPs have been allowed back into the party.
- Zarah Sultana, another suspended MP, left Labour to start a new party with former leader Jeremy Corbyn.
- The Labour Party is considering changes to the cap policy after some internal pushback and public pressure.
- The government's introduction of the cap in 2017 aimed to limit benefits and reduce spending.
- Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson mentioned that removing the cap could be part of Labour's future plans.
- The two-child benefit cap is a significant issue in ongoing political discussions and Labour's conferences.
