Stephen Timms.
British politician (born 1955)
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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The DWP is migrating various benefits to Universal Credit, and Stephen Timms has clarified the benefit closures on behalf of the department.Well supported8 reports6 developments inside
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Stephen Timms is heading a government review of the benefits system, informed by welfare polls.Some support3 reports
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The constituency of PIP claimants is being discussed in relation to the PIP review led by Stephen Timms, specifically concerning Bolton and Walkden.Some support1 report
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Timms Review advises on PIP assessment changes.Well supported14 reports2 developments inside
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Stephen Timms is overseeing a review into the future of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), with Darren Paffey questioning him about the PIP digital timeline.Some support1 report
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Stephen Timms addressed questions and issued official warnings regarding the administration of the PIP benefit scheme.Some support9 reports
Gone quiet
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Around Stephen Timms this week
News at the entities that move Stephen Timms most-
Department for Work and Pensions StructuralAndy Burnham may announce changes to the state pension policy.Moves Stephen Timms
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Andy Burnham StructuralAntonia Romeo spoke at the London School of Economics on November 10, following Andy Burnham taking office.Moves Stephen Timms
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Keir Starmer OperationalBurnham's PMQs were criticized as tedious, while Badenoch struggled to engage him in Parliament.Moves Stephen Timms
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government StructuralCalls for investigations into governance failures and a motion on state enterprise governance were piloted amid state instability.Moves Stephen Timms
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Universal Credit OperationalTories plan to cut Universal Credit payments by nearly a third. Critics are tracing the policy lineage back to ideas of leaders like Michael Howard and William Hague.Moves Stephen Timms
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Alan Milburn OperationalAlan Milburn's proposals are reported to affect Personal Independence Payment (PIP) entitlement.Moves Stephen Timms
Connections
The 22 strongest of 35, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Department for Work and Pensions Structural
Stephen Timms serves as a Minister of State within the Department for Work and Pensions, leading reviews of benefits systems.
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Andy Burnham Structural
Stephen Timms holds a policy review role within Andy Burnham's cabinet, providing recommendations that inform his decisions on PIP reform.
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government Structural
Stephen Timms serves in a functional capacity within the government structure, specifically chairing the review into the PIP system.
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PIP Structural
Stephen Timms, in his official capacity as a government official, is leading the review and proposing reforms for the PIP system.
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Universal Credit Operational
Stephen Timms is a senior policy maker whose proposals and statements directly influence the operation and future of the Universal Credit system.
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Keir Starmer Operational
Starmer's political actions influenced the disability benefits review process led by Timms.
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Pip Structural
Stephen Timms conducted a review that assessed Pip's systemic problems.
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Pat McFadden Operational
The two individuals are shown to be co-chairing a review, indicating a functional partnership in this specific capacity.
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Darren Paffey Operational
Darren Paffey questioned Stephen Timms regarding the PIP digital timeline.
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England Shared context
Stephen Timms conducts policy reviews and addresses welfare issues within the jurisdiction of England.
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Alan Milburn Operational
Both individuals are involved in policy reviews concerning benefit issues.
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Sorcha Eastwood Transactional
One individual was questioned by the other regarding scheme eligibility during a policy matter.
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British Army Operational
Stephen Timms reviewed the PIP system, which affects military personnel within the British Army.
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Helen Whately Operational
Helen Whately actively criticizes the review findings presented by Stephen Timms.
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BBC Radio Operational
Stephen Timms utilized BBC Radio Four as a platform to discuss a review.
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Wales Operational
Stephen Timms conducted a review of the PIP system and wider welfare benefits within the context of Wales.
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Jo Cox Shared context
Both are office holders operating within the same political environment subject to political attacks.
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Health and Safety Executive Operational
The political figure commented on the regulatory body's consideration of rule changes.
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Samantha Niblett Operational
Stephen Timms addressed questions posed by Samantha Niblett.
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Bolton Shared context
Stephen Timms is associated with Bolton in the context of conducting reviews of the PIP system.
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Institute for Fiscal Studies Mentioned together
Stephen Timms is associated with the review of Institute for Fiscal Studies research on benefits.
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John Healey Mentioned together
The evidence does not contain any mention of John Healey in relation to Stephen Timms' activities.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- Stephen Timms is heading a government review of the benefits system, informed by welfare polls.
- The constituency of PIP claimants is being discussed in relation to the PIP review led by Stephen Timms, specifically concerning Bolton and Walkden.
- Stephen Timms is overseeing a review into the future of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), with Darren Paffey questioning him about the PIP digital timeline.
- Stephen Timms addressed questions and issued official warnings regarding the administration of the PIP benefit scheme.