Today's inflation figures are further bad news for working households - Peter Dowd
Peter Dowd MP,
Labour’s Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, responding to today’s
inflation figures by the ONS, said:
“Today’s inflation
figures are further bad news for working households. Inflation remains around a
five year high, while real earnings are still lower than in 2010, following
seven years of Tory economic failure.
“The...Read More »
The government should step in and take over Carillion’s rail contracts – Andy McDonald
Andy McDonald MP, Shadow Transport Secretary, commenting on the implications of Carillion’s collapse, said:
“Following the disastrous East Coast franchise decision, giving a contract to Carillion is yet another example of the negligent and carefree approach towards awarding contracts from Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling.
“The government should step in...Read More »
British public expects Government to ensure Armed Forces get funding they deserve - Griffith
Nia Griffith MP, Labour’s Shadow Defence Secretary, responding to the Urgent Question on the National Security Capability Review in the House of Commons, said:
“It is completely unacceptable that the Defence Secretary cannot answer the most basic questions about the Government’s defence review, which many fear is just a thinly veiled...Read More »
Jon Trickett response to Carillion going into liquidation
Jon Trickett MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office, responding to Carillion going into liquidation, said:
“The Government must act quickly to bring these public sector contracts back in-house to protect public services and ensure employees, supply chain companies, taxpayers and pension fund members are protected.
"Given £2 billion worth of...Read More »
It is important that the victims of Worboys’ crimes and the wider public have faith in our justice system - Richard Burgon
Richard Burgon MP, Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary, responding to reports that the UK Justice Secretary is seeking legal advice over John Worboys’ release, said:
“It is important that the victims of Worboys’ crimes, as well as the wider public, have faith in our justice system. So it is right that the...Read More »