New tax gap figure
John McDonnell MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, commenting on HMRC figures showing that the 2017/18 tax gap was £35 billion, said:
“The tax gap is another reminder of the scale of tax evasion in this country under a Tory Government – and it is likely to be an underestimate since it does...Read More »
Mohammed Morsi’s death should be subject to a transparent and open investigation – Fabian Hamilton
Fabian Hamilton MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, commenting on the death of former Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, said:
“Mohammed Morsi’s death should be subject to a transparent and open investigation.
“Anybody found responsible for the death of a previously elected head of state must be held accountable and brought to...Read More »
Government must get its house in order on climate change – Rebecca Long-Bailey MP
Rebecca Long-Bailey MP, Labour’s shadow business secretary, responding to news that the UK and Italian governments are presenting a proposal to jointly assume the Presidency of the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, said:
“While Labour welcomes efforts to bring the climate...Read More »
Reversal of infant mortality rates is heart-breaking – Jonathan Ashworth
Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Health and Social Care Secretary, responding to new ONS figures which shows that infant mortality has risen, said:
“The continued reversal of infant mortality rates is heart-breaking and must prompt serious action from ministers.
“We urgently need to tackle all factors influencing this, an important first step...Read More »
Rebecca Long Bailey responds to Unison report on the Big Six
Rebecca Long Bailey MP, Labour’s Shadow Business Secretary, responding to Unison’s report calling for the Big Six energy companies to be brought into public ownership, said:
“The energy supply market has led to broken trust and spiralling costs for households and businesses, and a failure to invest in the energy workers...Read More »