A jobs guarantee scheme must be the cornerstone of our recovery
In the last three days, more than 14,000 job losses have been announced. This figure will be out-of-date…
Rishi Sunak
PM claims “too many care homes didn’t follow procedures”
You know that whole thing where tens of thousands have been dying in care homes due to coronavirus…
10 things to look for in Wednesday’s speech from the Chancellor
Rishi Sunak will deliver a statement in the Commons on Wednesday. Detail has been thin on the ground,…
WATCH: Furlough scheme contributions a “step too far” for businesses, says Labour
Lucy Powell has warned that changes to the furlough scheme in August requiring contributions from employers will be…
Labour calls for “back to work Budget” and warns of “mass unemployment”
Labour has called for the government to bring forward measures to protect jobs in a “back to work…
Sunday shows: Lammy and Thomas-Symonds condemn “ugly” far-right protests
The Andrew Marr Show David Lammy, the Shadow Justice Secretary, said protesters who “attacked” Winston Churchill’s statue were…
Labour welcomes changes to income schemes – but warns against ‘one size fits all’ approach
Labour has welcomed the changes to coronavirus income support schemes announced today by the Chancellor – but warned…
Should coronavirus lockdown measures be lifted now?
The coronavirus press conferences have become markedly worse. Two months ago, I wrote that these events were “becoming torturous…
Over 100 MPs demand extension of self-employed income support scheme
A cross-party group of over 100 MPs have written to the Chancellor today to demand an extension of…
Labour demands Covid support for creative industry and media freelancers
Labour’s Jo Stevens has urged the government to take action for PAYE freelancers who are not able to…
