British public expects Government to ensure Armed Forces get funding they deserve - Griffith
Nia Griffith MP, Labour’s Shadow Defence Secretary, responding to the Urgent Question on the National Security Capability Review in the House of Commons, said:
“It is completely unacceptable that the Defence Secretary cannot answer the most basic questions about the Government’s defence review, which many fear is just a thinly veiled...Read More »
Jon Trickett response to Carillion going into liquidation
Jon Trickett MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office, responding to Carillion going into liquidation, said:
“The Government must act quickly to bring these public sector contracts back in-house to protect public services and ensure employees, supply chain companies, taxpayers and pension fund members are protected.
"Given £2 billion worth of...Read More »
It is important that the victims of Worboys’ crimes and the wider public have faith in our justice system - Richard Burgon
Richard Burgon MP, Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary, responding to reports that the UK Justice Secretary is seeking legal advice over John Worboys’ release, said:
“It is important that the victims of Worboys’ crimes, as well as the wider public, have faith in our justice system. So it is right that the...Read More »
Government climb-down is further proof that Labour is winning the argument on housing
John Healey MP, Labour’s Shadow Housing Secretary, responding to the Government’s housing announcement, said:
“This welcome Government climb-down is further proof that Labour is winning the argument and making the running on housing.
“When Conservative Ministers voted down this Labour proposal previously they described it as ‘unnecessary regulation’ which ‘will deter investment...Read More »
Government must intervene to protect Carillion employees, pension holders and taxpayers - Trickett
Jon Trickett MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office, responding to talks on the future of Carillion, said:
“It has been clear for months that Carillion has been in difficulty but the Government has continued to hand over contracts to the company even after profits warnings were issued.
"Jobs and public...Read More »