“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…
Jonathan Ashworth
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…
Labour turns up the pressure on cost of living with Queen’s Speech amendment
Labour is looking to drive a wedge between the Conservative leadership and Tory backbenchers over the cost of…
Conservatives bounce from one scandal to another ahead of the local elections
At the risk of sounding like a stuck record, it’s been a bad week for the Tories. Yesterday…
Sunday shows: Jonathan Ashworth brands Rishi Sunak “Mr Tax”
Sophy Ridge on Sunday Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Jonathan Ashworth accused Rishi Sunak of “playing games” and…
Pressure builds on Boris Johnson as Tory MPs send letters of no confidence
Labour voted against the health and care bill, but it passed by 294 votes to 244. “We still…
MPs back “Robin Hood in reverse” social care funding plan by majority of 26
The new government plan for social care costs, which Labour branded as “Robin Hood in reverse”, has passed…
A future Labour government would be stable and thrifty, Starmer tells CBI
Keir Starmer is wooing business today. The Confederation of British Industry is holding its annual conference and the Labour…
We need a proper solution for rescue and reform of our health service
Elective waiting lists are the highest ever recorded. The target on A&E waiting times has not been met…
Labour approves Coronavirus Act renewal but urges action on booster jabs
Labour has approved the renewal of the Coronavirus Act and allowed it to pass without a formal division…
