Jonathan Ashworth response to PM's comments on the NHS
Jonathan
Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, responding to the Prime Minister’s comments about the
NHS being ‘better prepared for this winter’, said:
“Yet again Theresa May reveals how entirely out of touch she is. Next, she will
be trying to lecture patients that ‘nothing has changed’ for patients.
“The
reality...Read More »
Tonight’s news confirms the worst fears of patients and staff: another winter crisis has arrived - Jonathan Ashworth
Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, responding to the news that NHS England has extended the deferral of routine hospital appointments to the 31st January, said:
“Tonight’s news confirms the very worst fears of patients and staff: another winter crisis has arrived.
“Despite the heroic efforts of our fantastic NHS staff,...Read More »
Rail fare rises under Tories are ‘truly staggering’ – Andy McDonald MP
Labour
compared costs on over 180 routes between when the Conservatives came to power
and new prices that will be implemented this Tuesday 02 January 2018.
The
average commuter will now be paying £2,888 for their season ticket, £694 more
than in 2010.
New
figures released today by Labour show:
– That
Hammond needs British families to go deeper into debt to meet his own targets - John McDonnell
Labour analysis reveals that Philip
Hammond is relying on British families to borrow hundreds of billions of pounds
extra by 2022. The Chancellor is also relying on households to go into deficit
by over £5 billion so he can meet his own growth targets.
Buried
in the detail of forecasts in...Read More »
“New Year’s lifeline” for children of alcoholics a victory for campaigners - Jonathan Ashworth
The Shadow Health Secretary, Jonathan Ashworth, says the Government’s response to his calls to support the children of alcoholics is a victory for campaigners, but warns it must be backed up by real action.
In response to the Department of Health’s announcement, Mr Ashworth said:
“Since I spoke out in Parliament about...Read More »