Uber must not be allowed to 'dodge their responsibilities,' says GMB
After the Government faced an urgent question in the Commons today on GMB’s landmark Supreme Court victory over Uber, the union has called for the Ministers to act now...
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 18:37
New campaign encourages the nation to keep going and stay at home
Everyone across the UK is being reminded of the importance of staying at home and the risks in relaxing their behaviour at this crucial point, in a new advertising campaign launched today...
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 18:00
Marsha de Cordova responds to reports 150,000 people with learning disabilities will be prioritised for vaccines
Marsha de Cordova MP, Labour’s Shadow Women and Equalities Secretary, responding to reports that 150,000 people with learning disabilities will be prioritised for vaccines, said...
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 16:05
Extract from PMQs: Pubs - Feb 24
Giles Watling (Clacton) (Con) [V]: My right hon. Friend will know that pubs have been closing all over Britain for decades now, tearing the hearts out of communities...
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 15:17
Oral answers to questions (Commons) - COP26 - Feb 24
Mark Menzies (Fylde) (Con): What steps he is taking to help ensure that climate action contributes to the post covid-19 economic recovery...
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 15:16
Government refuses Labour's call to protect the rights of gig economy workers
Labour’s call to enforce the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on Uber has been ignored by the Government’s Business Minister...
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 15:14
Fund extended to help level-up every corner of United Kingdom
A multibillion-pound fund to level-up opportunities is being extended so that people in every region and nation of the UK can benefit, it was announced today, 24 February...
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 15:11
Written statement on Infrastructure Update - Feb 24
Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Steve Barclay): The Government will deliver the Levelling Up Fund UK-wide using the financial assistance powers in the UK Internal Market Act...
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 15:09
Jim McMahon responds to Prime Minister claiming Transport for the North budget has not been cut
Jim McMahon MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, responding to the Prime Minister’s claims that the Transport for the North budget has not been cut, said...
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 15:07
Urgent Question in the Commons on Uber and the gig economy - full transcript
The following is a transcript of an Urgent Question in the House of Commons today on Uber. The question was put by Andy McDonald (Middlesbrough, Lab), Shadow Employment Rights and Protections Secretary...
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 14:52