Imran Hussain responds to the Prison Inspector’s report into HMP Berwyn
Imran Hussain MP, Labour’s Shadow Justice Minister, responding to the Prison Inspector’s report into HMP Berwyn, said:
“These problems are a direct consequence of brutal staff and budget cuts made by the Tories and, in Coalition, by the Lib Dems.
“Sadly, there are many other prisons also suffering from this staffing crisis....Read More »
Labour Party response to Panorama programme
A Labour Party spokesperson, responding to BBC Panorama’s programme, said:
“We completely reject any claim that Labour is antisemitic. We stand in solidarity with Jewish people, and we’re taking decisive action to root out antisemitism from our movement and society.
“The Panorama programme was not a fair or balanced investigation. It was...Read More »
McDonnell calls for radical reform of global institutions ahead of International Social Forum
John McDonnell MP today (Wednesday 10 July) called for radical reform of global institutions, so that they can respond effectively to climate change, inequality and the displacement of people.
The Shadow Chancellor was speaking ahead of the Labour Party hosting the International Social Forum, a conference of progressive political leaders,...Read More »
PAC reports Eurotunnel legal settlement cost nearly £100m – Andy McDonald
Andy McDonald MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, commenting on the Public Accounts Committee’s report which found that the government’s legal settlement with Eurotunnel has cost taxpayers nearly £100 million, said:
“This report exposes the government’s shambolic no-deal Brexit preparations. The Transport Secretary’s incompetence has already cost taxpayers tens of millions of...Read More »
CCC criticizes ramshackle climate change prep – Rebecca Long Bailey responds
Rebecca Long Bailey MP, Labour’s Shadow Business and Energy Secretary, responding to the CCC report on climate change saying that efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions are lagging far behind what is needed, said:
“This is a remarkable, damning assessment of the Government’s failure to tackle and prepare for climate change...Read More »