2026 February 23

On 23 February 2026, the  Bill completed its Remaining Stages in the House of Commons. The removal of the two-child limit will increase the Universal Credit (UC) award of 560,000 families, who will gain on average £5,310 per year.  A number of amendments to the Universal Credit Bill were considered.   New Clause 3, which would have

During Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, I asked the following question: “Will the Minister meet me to discuss the decisions of Walsall council, including the closure of the Walsall Leather Museum against the wishes of local people?” The Minister for Local Government, Alison McGovern MP, responded that she will.