Jeremy Corbyn speaking ahead of EU elections
Jeremy Corbyn MP, Leader of the Labour Party, speaking ahead of the EU elections today, said:
“Today, the country has an opportunity to have a say on what kind of country we want Britain to be.
“A vote for Labour is a vote for a tolerant and fairer country, and an end...Read More »
Treasury response to LCF scandal – John McDonnell comment
John McDonnell MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, responding to the directions issued today about the FCA’s handling of the LCF scandal, said:
“The Government has not taken this seriously, and these directions from the Economic Secretary do not change that. The Government has not joined the dots of successive scandals. They have...Read More »
Labour calls on the Government to hold social media companies to account over discrimination in sport
Today (Wednesday), Labour will use an Opposition Day Debate in the House of Commons to call for tougher action to tackle discrimination in sport.
Labour would like to see a system introduced where offending content on social media is shared with sports governing bodies and clubs to ensure the offender can...Read More »
Plastics plan falls short while recycling rates slump – Hayman
Sue Hayman MP, Labour’s Shadow Environment Secretary, commenting on the government’s plastics announcement, said:
“It is disappointing that this announcement falls short of EU proposals announced earlier this week, especially when we have had warm words from government that British environmental standards will not lag behind after Brexit. Despite the headlines,...Read More »
John McDonnell responds to news that inflation has increased to 2.1%
John McDonnell MP, Shadow Chancellor, responding to news that inflation has increased to 2.1% and that borrowing in the latest full financial year has exceeded the March forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility, said:
“With rising prices and surging government borrowing today, it’s clear the Tories have left the economy...Read More »