Unlike this Government, Labour is committed to supporting renewable energy projects - Alan Whitehead
Alan Whitehead MP, Labour’s Shadow Energy and Climate Change Minister, commenting on the Governments response to the unabated coal closure consultation, said:
“While Labour supports the phased removal of coal from the system by 2025, unfortunately, this consultation leaves open a number of loopholes that could hinder the process.
“The...Read More »
Bailout of East Coast rail is undoubtedly good news for the pay packet of Richard Branson - Andy McDonald
Andy McDonald MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, responding to Richard Branson’s comments defending the Government for the bailout of Virgin’s East Coast Rail franchise, said:
“The bailout of the East Coast rail franchise is undoubtedly good news for the pay packet of Richard Branson, but not for taxpayers and passengers who...Read More »
It’s concerning that the sales of new cars are falling - Long-Bailey
Rebecca Long-Bailey MP, Labour’s Shadow Business Secretary, commenting on the fall in new car sales for the first time in six years, said:
“The Government’s mismanagement of the economy and mishandling of the Brexit negotiations has shaken consumer and business confidence and it’s concerning that the sales of new cars are...Read More »
Rebecca Long-Bailey comment on Colman's factory closure in Norwich
Rebecca
Long-Bailey MP, Labour’s Shadow Business Secretary, commenting on the closure of
Colman’s mustard factory in Norwich, said:
“The
closure of Colman’s in Norwich is a blow not only to the workers at Colman’s
and their families but to the town and region more generally.
“Despite
their claims to the contrary, the...Read More »
Theresa May’s boast that the NHS is the best prepared it’s ever been has now been entirely discredited - Ashworth
Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, responding to today’s NHS England stats, said:
“These figures reveal the shocking scale of the crisis in our NHS this winter. Over 75,000 patients have been left languishing in the back of ambulances this winter, something the Government should be deeply ashamed of.
“Labour and...Read More »