Labour Party News

Darling responds to Osborne's Claims

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:47:00 Europe/London

Labour's Shadow Chancellor Alistair Darling responded to George Osborne's claims today that the government’s economic policy is 'fair' and 'progressive'.

Jim Knight's response to Cameron's proposals on benefit fraud

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:51:51 Europe/London

Responding to David Cameron's proposals on benefit fraud Jim Knight, Shadow Minister for Welfare Reform, said:

"The Labour Government halved welfare fraud over the past decade and it's right that this should remain a priority.

Clegg's commitment to openness was empty rhetoric - Straw

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 16:01:43 Europe/London

Shadow Justice Secretary, Jack Straw MP, responding to the Political and Constitutional Reform Select Committee’s damning criticism of Nick Clegg’s refusal to allow adequate scrutiny of his political reform Bills, said:

“This correspondence is further evidence that Nick Clegg’s pre-election commitment to increased openness and accountability was just empty rhetoric. There is a sharp contrast between the way he is handling these major pieces of constitutional legislation and the way in which Labour in government handled equivalent legislation.

"Home Secretary demonstrates a lack of understanding" - Johnson

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:28:41 Europe/London

Labour's Shadow Home Secretary, Alan Johnson MP, responding to Theresa May's speech said:

"The Home Secretary demonstrates a lack of understanding about the powers already available to the police. An Anti-Social Behaviour Order is one of a series of different powers available to the police and is used when other punitive measures have failed.

Coalition's U-turn on prison parties - Straw

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:51:56 Europe/London

Responding to the coalition's u-turn today on prison parties, Jack Straw MP, Labour's Shadow Justice Secretary said:

"This is chaotic stuff and very early in the government's term.

Results of Labour’s approach to supporting the recovery

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:38:45 Europe/London

Alistair Darling MP, Labour's Shadow Chancellor said:

"Today figures show the results of the Labour Government’s approach to supporting the recovery.

Huge risks the Government is running with the economy - McFadden

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:06:25 Europe/London

Shadow Business Secretary, Pat McFadden MP, responding to the latest survey of business attitudes from the Federation of Small Businesses said:

"This survey shows the huge risks the Government is running with the economy.

Unlikely civil society will become "bigger" with large public spending cuts - Jowell

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:23:53 Europe/London

Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office Tessa Jowell MP, in response to David Cameron’s speech on the big society, said:

“The content of today's speech is simply a brass-necked rebranding of programmes already put in place by a Labour Government.

"David Cameron owes the public an apology today" - Khan

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:57:07 Europe/London

Shadow Transport Secretary Sadiq Khan MP, responding to reports of the Coalition’s plan to raise the free bus pass age earlier than planned, said:

“David Cameron owes the public an apology today. His mock outrage during the General Election campaign has been shown up as a cynical and misleading act, and his manifesto commitment to protecting concessionary fares as a sham.