Why the new ‘independent review’ of the Human Rights Act is worrying
The Conservative government launched an ‘independent review of the Human Rights Act’ this week. After years of huffing and…
David Lammy
Labour condemns Tory “dithering” over criminal legal aid review
David Lammy and Karl Turner have accused the government of “dithering” for the past two years over its…
Lammy slams government review into Human Rights Act as “bonkers”
David Lammy has described as “bonkers” the decision by the government to launch a review of the Human…
Sunday shows: Labour “comparing notes” with Democrats, says Lammy
The Andrew Marr Show Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy discussed the 2020 US election this morning, describing it…
Labour warns government of “dangerous” Covid prison restrictions
David Lammy has warned of a “damaging” and “dangerous” situation in English prisons after the government has continued…
Sunday shows: Labour calls for students to return home at Christmas
The Andrew Marr Show Shadow Justice Secretary David Lammy confirmed that Labour wants students to be able to return…
Labour frontbenchers back Board of Deputies plan to combat online abuse
Labour frontbenchers have backed a three-point plan by the Board of Deputies to combat online hate – including…
David Lammy sets out Labour’s plan for criminal justice reform
David Lammy has set out Labour’s plans on criminal justice reform, voicing the party’s commitment to renationalising probation,…
‘Stand by your oath to respect rule of law,’ Lammy tells Justice Secretary
David Lammy has told the Justice Secretary that he should “stand by your oath to respect the rule…
“A giant of the labour movement”: MPs pay tribute to UNISON’s Dave Prentis
Labour MPs have paid tribute to UNISON leader Dave Prentis – who today announced that he would be stepping…
