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Yemen urgently needs a ceasefire, a political settlement and food aid – Emily Thornberry

Emily Thornberry MP, Labour’s Shadow Foreign Secretary, responding to the publication of a UN report showing that Yemen has moved closer to famine, said:

“Yemen urgently needs a ceasefire, a political settlement, and food aid. It does not need more bombing.

“Britain must stop selling billions of pounds’ worth of arms to Saudi Arabia. This is only prolonging the conflict. We are providing the means for the Saudis to continue a war which has been shown to include the aerial bombardment of farming land, fishing boats, and ports that provide access for desperately-needed humanitarian aid.”

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BCC: pause for thought on NICs is welcome

Commenting on the statement by Chancellor Philip Hammond pausing the rise in National Insurance Contributions for the self-employed, Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

“The NICs rise, together with the cut to dividend tax-free allowances, was not viewed favourably by entrepreneurs – so this move and pause for thought are welcome. It would be far better to look at business and employment taxation in the round, to ensure that our tax system is competitive and equitable.”

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Notes to editors:

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