The plan published today simply fails to match the scale of the environmental problems we face - Hayman
Sue Hayman MP, Labour’s Shadow Environment Secretary, commenting following the PM’s speech, said:
“The Government has missed a crucial opportunity to make significant progress on the environment with this insubstantial, weak and long overdue 25 year plan.
“The plan published today simply fails to match the scale of the environmental problems...Read More »
Today’s stats reveal a relentlessly bleak picture for patients - Ashworth
Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, responding to the latest NHS performance data,
said:
“Today’s stats reveal a relentlessly bleak picture for patients at the start of the NHS’s 70th Birthday. Eight years of severe austerity has left our health service woefully underfunded, understaffed and unprepared for the...Read More »
Theresa May has abandoned all promises made to victims of the hacking scandal - Watson
Tom Watson MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, commenting on the Prime Minister’s statement that her Government will seek to overturn last night’s Lords vote that backed Leveson 2, said:
“Last night’s vote was a milestone for the victims of hacking and press intrusion and...Read More »
Tom Watson response to the House of Lords backing Leveson 2
Tom Watson MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, responding to the House of Lords backing Leveson 2, said:
“In 2012, all parties made a promise to the victims of phone hacking. At many times since then the Tories have tried to renege on that promise.
“Tonight’s votes...Read More »
Justin Madders responds to Care Quality Commission’s decision to suspend routine inspections
Justin Madders MP, Labour’s Shadow Health Minister, responding to the Care Quality Commission’s decision to suspend routine inspections because of winter pressures, said:
“Another day, another example of Tory failure to suitably prepare our NHS for the predictable winter spike in demand. This incredibly serious decision must act as a...Read More »