Yasmin Qureshi MP, Labour’s Shadow Justice Minister, responding to the Government’s announcement of a consultation into the HM Courts and Tribunals Service estate, said:“This consultation should not be a smokescreen for yet more court closu… read more
Richard Burgon MP, Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary, responding to the report into HMP Liverpool by the Chief Inspector of Prisons, said:“After Carillion’s collapse, this report raises more very serious questions about the outsourcing of Governm… read more
Imran Hussain MP, Labour’s Shadow Justice Minister, responding to the urgent notification issued at HMP Nottingham, said: “This is yet more evidence of the deep crisis across our prison system. “Tory cuts to staff and budgets have fuelled an epidemic o… read more
Peter Dowd MP, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, commenting on the Lords Delegated Power and Regulatory Reform Committee report on the Taxation (Cross Border Trade) Bill said:“The House of Lords report gives a damning verdict on the Government’s … read more
Owen Smith MP, Labour’s Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary, commenting on the announcement that new talks aimed at restoring devolution in Northern Ireland will begin next week, said: “Despite the new name over the door of the Northern Ireland Off… read more