Anneliese Dodds responds to publication by the EU of tax haven blacklist
Anneliese Dodds MP, Labour’s Shadow Treasury Minister, responding to the publication by the EU of a tax haven blacklist, said:
“It is disappointing to see UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies mentioned as ‘on notice’ from the EU in its tax haven blacklist. The British Government said back in April that...Read More »
Critically important patients access to crucial drugs not restricted once we leave EU - Ashworth
Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, responding to the Health Select Committee’s first evidence session into Brexit, said:
“The Prime Minister must urgently heed this dire warning at the Health Select Committee. It is critically important that patients’ access to crucial drugs is not restricted in any way once we...Read More »
Following Labour pressure the Government has finally backed down on Universal Credit reports - Debbie Abrahams MP
Debbie
Abrahams MP, Labour’s Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary responding to
the Government’s climb down on the Universal Credit papers, said:
“Following Labour pressure, the
Government has finally backed down and made a clear commitment to hand over the
Universal Credit reports.
“This should give greater insight into
the scale of...Read More »
Diane Abbott response to the publication of David Anderson QC’s report
Diane
Abbott MP,
Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary, responding to the publication of David
Anderson QC’s report, said:
“This is
an extremely valuable report from David Anderson QC. As always, our thoughts
are with the families of the bereaved and survivors of these attacks.
“While we
know nine of fifteen plots were prevented, one...Read More »
For years local government workers have seen their pay held back by this Government - Andrew Gwynne MP
Andrew Gwynne MP, Labour’s Shadow
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, commenting on reports that council
workers have been offered a two-year pay deal, said:
“Labour leaders in Local
Government have worked tirelessly to urge the Government to scrap the 1 per
cent pay cap and provide funding to...Read More »