UK Government Mulls Removing Two-Child Benefit Cap

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces internal pressure from Labour MPs to abolish the two-child benefit cap and halt arms sales to Israel, highlighting tensions within the party. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson stated the government is considering removing the two-child benefit cap as a measure to combat child poverty, though Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned of the financial implications. Suella Braverman emphasized that the Conservative Party must address the rise of Reform, which significantly impacted their voter base and led to the loss of many seats in the general election. Defence Secretary John Healey revealed the UK's armed forces are in a poorer state than previously thought, with Ukraine's former military chief urging democracies to prepare for potential global conflicts. The issue has become a significant point of contention within Labour, reflecting broader concerns about social welfare policies amid the cost of living crisis.