An unappy ending – Ashworth’s Covid-19 update
We were promised a world-beating test and trace system with a shiny new app by June. Instead last…
Jonathan Ashworth
Test all health and care workers – not just those with symptoms, says Labour
Labour has called on the government to expand the current coronavirus testing of NHS and social care staff,…
The risks of record-breaking coronavirus GDP figures
The Office for National Statistics revealed this morning that GDP fell by 20.4% in April, which is the…
Reynolds sparks debate over strengthened contributory benefits
When the Public Health England report on disparities in the risks and outcomes of Covid-19 was belatedly published…
We need a funded coronavirus inequalities plan – Ashworth’s Covid-19 update
As the brutal racist and sickening killing of George Floyd reverberates around the world, we stand in solidarity…
Minister’s ignorance of Marmot Review is “shameful”, says Ashworth
Labour’s Jonathan Ashworth has said it is “shameful” that the government minister for equalities did not appear to…
Labour puts forward 10 proposals for “test, track and protect” system
Jonathan Ashworth has put forward ten proposals for “an effective test, track and protect system” while asked the…
Labour calls for plan to deal with non-Covid clinical need backlog
Jonathan Ashworth has called on the government to provide a plan to deal with a “growing and alarming…
Sunday shows: Labour criticises new ‘stay alert’ government slogan
Ridge on Sunday Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth criticised government briefings to the media this week and replacing…
Labour demands Covid-19 health inequalities strategy
Shadow Health and Social Care Secretary Jonathan Ashworth has called on the government to implement a health inequalities…
