Labour will “fundamentally reform” UC to “simplify” the system, Ashworth says
Jonathan Ashworth has announced that Labour plans to “fundamentally reform” Universal Credit in order to “simplify” the system…
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The labour movement prepares to fight the government over its anti-strike plans
The government’s latest anti-strike legislation will get its first reading in parliament today. The controversial plans to enforce minimum service…
The waste of human potential allowed by the Tories must end. With Labour, it will
The UK is suffering an employment crisis that is compounding its cost-of-living crisis. Well over a million people…
Sunday shows: Ashworth says it is time to bring Lords into the 21st century
Sophy Ridge on Sunday On reports that Labour is planning to abolish the House of Lords, Shadow Work…
“Unacceptable” for Tories to force another PM on country, Ashworth says
Jonathan Ashworth has said it is “unacceptable” that the Tory Party plans to “force” another Conservative Prime Minister…
Government “in meltdown” after further mini-Budget U-turn, Ashworth says
Jonathan Ashworth has accused the government of being “in meltdown” following the sacking of Kwasi Kwarteng as Chancellor…
“It’s time for change, time for fairness” – Ashworth’s speech to Labour conference
Below is the full text of the speech delivered to the Labour Party conference by Shadow Work and…
Ashworth: Families face “plummeting” wages because of government “failure”
Jonathan Ashworth has declared that the government’s “failure” on the economy has left families facing “plummeting” real wages…
“We need a proper employment plan” – Jonathan Ashworth’s full speech
Below is the full text of the speech delivered by Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Jonathan Ashworth to…
WATCH: ‘Partygate’ distracting ministers from “real issues”, Ashworth says
Jonathan Ashworth has warned that ‘partygate’ is “taking up all the energy and focus of ministers” and distracting…
