Minister dismisses Labour rebels as ‘usual suspects’; Starmer prepares for final PMQs before recess – UK politics live

PM will face Kemi Badenoch and other MPs at final PMQs of the current parliamentary session On Monday Kiran Stacey revealed that the Treasury is considering imposing a one-year rent freeze on private sector homes as part of its response to the economic shock caused by the Iran war. Yesterday the government’s response was varied ; while Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, would not rule out the idea when she was asked about it, No 10 said it had “no plans” to do this – a standard government formula which can mean something will never happen, or that it’s an option being considered but government is not yet willing to discuss it. Continue reading...