Jonathan Ashworth responds to the latest NHS performance data
Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Health and Social Care Secretary, responding to the latest NHS performance data, said:
“While the Health Secretary plays Tory leadership games, patients continue to suffer deteriorating care.
“Patients will find it staggering that this summer A&E performance so far has actually been worse than it was in...Read More »
Review of social security for the terminally ill – Marsha de Cordova responds
Marsha de Cordova MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Disabled People, commenting on the announced review of social security for the terminally ill, said:
“It is welcome the Tories are finally acknowledging that their ‘six-month rule’ is cruel, arbitrary and outdated, but we do not need a review to know it should...Read More »
Imran Hussain responds to the Prison Inspector’s report into HMP Berwyn
Imran Hussain MP, Labour’s Shadow Justice Minister, responding to the Prison Inspector’s report into HMP Berwyn, said:
“These problems are a direct consequence of brutal staff and budget cuts made by the Tories and, in Coalition, by the Lib Dems.
“Sadly, there are many other prisons also suffering from this staffing crisis....Read More »
Labour Party response to Panorama programme
A Labour Party spokesperson, responding to BBC Panorama’s programme, said:
“We completely reject any claim that Labour is antisemitic. We stand in solidarity with Jewish people, and we’re taking decisive action to root out antisemitism from our movement and society.
“The Panorama programme was not a fair or balanced investigation. It was...Read More »
McDonnell calls for radical reform of global institutions ahead of International Social Forum
John McDonnell MP today (Wednesday 10 July) called for radical reform of global institutions, so that they can respond effectively to climate change, inequality and the displacement of people.
The Shadow Chancellor was speaking ahead of the Labour Party hosting the International Social Forum, a conference of progressive political leaders,...Read More »