Labour Party News

While millions struggle, Cameron and Clegg are focussed on themselves - Harriet Harman

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:02 Europe/London

Harriet Harman MP, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, commenting on David Cameron and Nick Clegg’s ‘re-launches’ today, said:

Osborne should listen to the IMF’s advice and take action - Ed Balls

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:35:24 Europe/London

Ed Balls MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, responding to the IMF’s report on the UK economy, said:

Google: The Future We Build Together - Ed Miliband

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:11:18 Europe/London

Google: The Future We Build Together
Speech by Ed Miliband

Public sector finance figures: Government’s failing economic policies continue to be self-defeating - Chris Leslie

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:59:19 Europe/London

Chris Leslie MP, Labour's Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury, responding to today’s public sector finance figures, said:

SSE increased their profits on the back of spiralling bills for hard-pressed people - Flint

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:46:30 Europe/London

Caroline Flint MP, Labour's Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary, commenting on SSE's annual results which showed a 5.6% increase in profits to £1.4bn, including a 27.5% increase in profits in its energy supply business, after increasing gas and electricity prices by 9% last October, said:

The Future We Build Together

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:02:40 Europe/London

Ed Miliband MP, Leader of the Labour Party, will today declare that Google needs to live up to its founding principles and, along with other digital giants, stop going to extraordinary lengths to avoid paying taxes.

Approved free school applications for 2014 - response from Kevin Brennan

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:56:23 Europe/London

Kevin Brennan MP, Labour’s Shadow Schools Minister, commenting on the list of approved free school applications for 2014, said:

Settlement scheme right policy for people who have risked their lives to help our troops in Afghanistan - Yvette Cooper

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:51:54 Europe/London

Yvette Cooper MP, Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary, responding to reports that some Afghan interpreters may be allowed to settle in Britain, said:

It’s time for equality in marriage - Yvette Cooper

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:38:03 Europe/London

Yvette Cooper MP, Labour's Shadow Home Secretary and Shadow Secretary for Women and Equalities, speaking in the House of Commons at the Third Reading of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill

SNP’s case for independence fails to stand up to any scrutiny - Curran

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:11:19 Europe/London

Margaret Curran MP, Labour’s Shadow Scottish Secretary, responding to the SNP’s economic case for independence, said: