George Freeman has caught essence of Tories in two word phrase: lazy privilege
Jon Trickett MP, Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office, responding to the news that Theresa May’s policy chief, George Freeman, has resigned from his role in No 10, said:
“For a man who once said that the ‘raison d’ être’ of his role in No.10 was to face the challenge of...Read More »
The Chancellor is living on another planet - Jon Trickett MP
Jon Trickett MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office, responding to Phillip Hammond on the Marr show saying there are no unemployed people, said:
“The Chancellor is living on another planet. If the person in charge of the country’s finances doesn’t know, or chooses to ignore, the fact that nearly...Read More »
The Conservatives have no plan to fix the housing crisis - John Healey MP
John Healey MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, responding to comments made on housing in the Chancellor’s interview with the Sunday Times, said:
“After seven years in Government, it’s clear the Conservatives have no plan to fix the housing crisis and still can’t see that their policy failures are...Read More »
Sue Hayman responds to reports Government are considering new taxes on plastic waste
Sue Hayman MP, Shadow Secretary for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, responding to reports that the Government are considering new taxes on plastic waste, said:
“This looks like another U-turn by a Conservative Government in chaos. While we support initiatives to decrease the use of non-recyclable materials, the slump in recycling...Read More »
Jeremy Corbyn reaction to Scottish Labour leadership announcement
Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the Labour Party, responding to the Scottish Labour leadership announcement, said:
“I would like to congratulate Richard Leonard on being elected the new leader of the Scottish Labour Party, and Anas Sarwar for his energetic campaign.
"After being written off time and again, the General Election showed that...Read More »