This latest increase in rail fares is staggering - Andy McDonald MP
Andy McDonald MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, responding to the 3.4% rise in rail fares, said:
“This latest increase in rail fares is staggering.
"Private rail companies continue to cash in while passengers and commuters have to cough up.
"The Tories should follow Labour’s example and commit to ending the...Read More »
The killing of Ali Saleh by his former Houthi allies represents a dangerous new turn in this conflict - Emily Thornberry MP
Emily
Thornberry MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth
Affairs,
commenting on today’s reports from Yemen, said:
“The killing of Ali Saleh by his former Houthi allies represents a
dangerous new turn in this conflict. An already multi-sided regional conflict
now faces even greater violence between Saleh loyalists...Read More »
Jeremy Corbyn - Real reason for today’s failure is grubby deal Government did with the DUP
Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Labour Party, responding to the joint press conference with Theresa May and Jean-Claude Juncker, said:
“The real reason for today’s failure is the grubby deal the Government did with the DUP after the election.
“It is disappointing that there has not been progress in the Brexit negotiations...Read More »
Staff and patients are being failed by Government neglect of NHS workforce - Ashworth
Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, responding to new NHS Improvement data showing at least 36,000 nurse vacancies in England and new UCAS data showing a fall in the number of students starting health degrees, said:
“These new figures are stark evidence of the Tory Government’s complete mismanagement of the...Read More »
Andy McDonald comment on Sustrans walking and cycling study
Andy McDonald MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, commenting on a new study from Transport charity Sustrans which has analysed the Government’s walking and cycling targets, said:
“The Government should match Labour’s commitment to raise spending on cycling and walking to £10 per head and back our calls for a new Clean...Read More »