John McDonnell MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, commenting on HMRC figures showing that the 2017/18 tax gap was £35 billion, said: “The tax gap is another reminder of the scale of tax evasion in this country under a Tory Government – … read more
Fabian Hamilton MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, commenting on the death of former Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, said: “Mohammed Morsi’s death should be subject to a transparent and open investigation. “Anybody found responsible for the death of a … read more
Rebecca Long-Bailey MP, Labour’s shadow business secretary, responding to news that the UK and Italian governments are presenting a proposal to jointly assume the Presidency of the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on … read more
Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Health and Social Care Secretary, responding to new ONS figures which shows that infant mortality has risen, said: “The continued reversal of infant mortality rates is heart-breaking and must prompt serious action from ministers. “We … read more
Rebecca Long Bailey MP, Labour’s Shadow Business Secretary, responding to Unison’s report calling for the Big Six energy companies to be brought into public ownership, said: “The energy supply market has led to broken trust and spiralling costs for households … read more