Plastics plan falls short while recycling rates slump – Hayman
Sue Hayman MP, Labour’s Shadow Environment Secretary, commenting on the government’s plastics announcement, said:
“It is disappointing that this announcement falls short of EU proposals announced earlier this week, especially when we have had warm words from government that British environmental standards will not lag behind after Brexit. Despite the headlines,...Read More »
John McDonnell responds to news that inflation has increased to 2.1%
John McDonnell MP, Shadow Chancellor, responding to news that inflation has increased to 2.1% and that borrowing in the latest full financial year has exceeded the March forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility, said:
“With rising prices and surging government borrowing today, it’s clear the Tories have left the economy...Read More »
Gestures on human rights are insufficient – Shami Chakrabarti
Shami Chakrabarti, Labour’s Shadow Attorney General, commenting on the government’s appointment of an international ambassador dedicated to the promotion of human rights, said:
“Any nod in the direction of human rights is welcome and we wish the new Ambassador well.
“But gestures alone are insufficient, and Rita French’s task will be an...Read More »
Nia Griffith responds to reports that a new defence review will be launched
Nia Griffith MP, Labour’s Shadow Defence Secretary, responding to reports that a new defence review will be launched, said:
“The decision to hold a separate defence review cannot simply be an excuse to kick the difficult decisions facing the defence budget into the long grass.
“Just this week we have had...Read More »
Unprecedented workforce crisis in NHS with over 100,000 vacancies – Justin Madders
Justin
Madders MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Minister, responding to the latest NHS vacancy data, said:
“Theresa May
has overseen an unprecedented workforce crisis in our NHS, with over 100,000
vacancies across the system. These latest figures reveal in the starkest
fashion how serious shortages have become, with new trainees put off...Read More »