Empty words on trade transparency from Fox – Barry Gardiner
Barry
Gardiner MP, Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade, commenting on
the revelation that the Department for International Trade has signed
agreements with the United States government which seek to block transparency
in...Read More »
Businesses need certainty and stability from the Government on terms of transitional deal - Starmer
Keir Starmer MP, Labour’s Shadow Brexit Secretary, responding to the publication of the European Commission’s guidelines on the next phase of the Brexit negotiations, said:
“The immediate priority for the Brexit talks must be to secure sensible transitional arrangements that will protect jobs and the economy.
“Labour has been clear that...Read More »
IMF reminds the Chancellor that Tory economic failure is undermining our economy - McDonnell
John McDonnell MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, commenting on the IMF’s report out
today, said:
“The IMF
has today played the role of the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future
to remind the Chancellor that the last seven years of Tory economic failure is
undermining our economy.
“They
confirmed the downbeat assessment last...Read More »
Tracy Brabin comments on inclusion of foster children in 30 hours childcare policy
Today,
Minister for Children and Families, Robert Goodwill bowed to campaigning
pressure and committed to including foster children in the 30 hours offer from
September 2018.
Labour
MP Tracy Brabin has been campaigning against the unfair exclusion of
foster children from the flagship government policy.
Tracy
Brabin, Shadow Early Years Minister,
commenting on...Read More »
Government favours tax dodgers over tax payers - Peter Dowd
Peter Dowd MP, Labour’s Shadow Chief
Secretary to the Treasury responding to the Government voting down Labour’s
amendments to the Finance Bill:
“This Conservative Government has
once again demonstrated that it favours tax dodgers over tax payers, bankers
over single mothers and large multinationals over public sector workers.
“This evening’s votes...Read More »