“Today’s debate is fundamentally about freedoms” – Jon Ashworth’s full speech
Mr Speaker, as always our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones to this virus. We…
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Coronavirus exploits ambivalence. We need clarity, urgency and action from government
Coronavirus poses a threat like no other in my lifetime. This virus spreads rapidly, exploits ambivalence, thrives on…
Health inequalities are widening due to austerity. It is a disgrace
Inequality in health is the worst inequality of all. Surely there can be no greater social injustice than…
“The quality care patients deserve. A rescue plan for our NHS” – Ashworth’s speech
Below is the full text of Jonathan Ashworth’s speech on Labour’s NHS ‘rescue plan’. Last week we heard…
This is how Labour will make mental health a national priority
Recently, 200 pairs of shoes were placed outside parliament – a pair of shoes in Parliament Square for…
“The next Labour government will rebuild our NHS” – Ashworth’s conference speech
Below is the full text of Jonathan Ashworth’s conference speech. He promised that NHS investment would not be…
“A Labour government will introduce a Future Generations Wellbeing Act” – Ashworth’s speech at Fabian conference
Below is the full text of Jon Ashworth’s speech today at the Fabian summer conference. Good morning and…
“We are facing an addiction and substance misuse crisis” – Jon Ashworth’s full speech
Good afternoon, may I start by thanking you for the invitation to offer a few remarks to you…
Jon Ashworth: There still isn’t parity of esteem between physical and mental health
Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth is guest editing LabourList this week. Click here to sign up to the morning email. It’s…
Jon Ashworth: The cause endures, the hope still lives
Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth is guest editing LabourList this week. Click here to sign up to the morning email. “For…
