Theresa May has abandoned all promises made to victims of the hacking scandal - Watson
Tom Watson MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, commenting on the Prime Minister’s statement that her Government will seek to overturn last night’s Lords vote that backed Leveson 2, said:
“Last night’s vote was a milestone for the victims of hacking and press intrusion and...Read More »
Tom Watson response to the House of Lords backing Leveson 2
Tom Watson MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, responding to the House of Lords backing Leveson 2, said:
“In 2012, all parties made a promise to the victims of phone hacking. At many times since then the Tories have tried to renege on that promise.
“Tonight’s votes...Read More »
Justin Madders responds to Care Quality Commission’s decision to suspend routine inspections
Justin Madders MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Minister, responding to the Care Quality Commission’s decision to suspend routine inspections because of winter pressures, said:
“Another day, another example of Tory failure to suitably prepare our NHS for the predictable winter spike in demand. This incredibly serious decision must act as a...Read More »
Keir Starmer responds to Government’s amendments to the EU withdrawal bill
Keir Starmer MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, responding to the Government’s recent amendments to the EU withdrawal bill, said:
“This is a deeply flawed and damaging piece of legislation. The Government’s piecemeal changes are woefully inadequate meaning once again nothing has changed.
“There is nothing...Read More »
Dawn Butler response to Toby Young resignation
Dawn Butler MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities, responding to Toby Young’s resignation, said:
“The Toby Young saga has further exposed Theresa May’s total lack of judgement in appointing him and her weakness in refusing to sack him. She should have removed him from his post, not personally backed...Read More »