Mandatory levy for gambling companies – Tom Watson
Tom Watson MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, responding to news that gambling companies have pledged £60 million to help gambling addicts, said:
“Any rise in the amount spent on research, education and treatment of problem gambling is welcome but too many gambling companies still...Read More »
Times front page – Jeremy Corbyn responds
Responding to The Times front page article, Jeremy Corbyn MP, Leader of the Labour Party, said:
The idea that civil servants should be briefing a newspapers against an elected politician, against a prospective government, is something that should be very concerning to all of us.
The Civil Service has to be independent;...Read More »
Labour pledges more fruit and vegetables for children alongside new Wellbeing Act
Labour pledges more fruit and vegetables for children alongside new Wellbeing Act
The Labour Party is today pledging to provide more fresh fruit and vegetables to poorer children as it announces plans for a Future Generations Wellbeing Act for England as part of a commitment to tackle widening health inequalities.
New figures...Read More »
‘No budget would be able to compensate for the damage of a reckless no-deal Brexit’ – John McDonnell
John McDonnell MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, responding to reports that Boris Johnson is planning a No Deal emergency budget, said:
“No budget would be able to compensate for the damage of a reckless no-deal Brexit.
“But even Johnson is now waking up to the damage No Deal would wreak on an economy...Read More »
Leaked Home Office Windrush review – Diane Abbott responds
Diane Abbott MP, Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary, commenting on the leaked Home Office Windrush review describing the department as ‘reckless’ and ‘defensive’, said:
“This damning review details the terrible experiences of many of the Windrush generation under the Tories’ cruel and degrading hostile environment.
“The government is still failing to address the...Read More »