Yet, as it stands, the recently resigned shadow work and pensions secretary is unlikely to hold out much hope for the red carpet treatment anywhere in the country. (theguardian.com)
• The Scottish parliament will also have new powers to make discretionary payments in any area of welfare without the need to obtain prior permission from department for work and pensions. (theguardian.com)
The government has lost control of the universal credit welfare programme, the shadow work and pensions secretary has said. (bbc.co.uk)