LGA responds to call to protect people sleeping rough this winter
Responding to a call from medical bodies and homelessness organisations on government to protect people sleeping rough this winter, Cllr David Renard, Local Government Association housing spokesperson, said...
Thursday, 8 October 2020 00:01
Starmer tells PM: ‘back British farmers to put quality food on our plates’
Labour leader Keir Starmer is calling on the Prime Minister to back British farmers to continue to put high quality food on our plates...
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 22:30
PM reaffirms the UK's staunch commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty
The relationship between the UK and Ukraine will be intensified following a new Political, Trade and Strategic Partnership Agreement...
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 22:30
LAAS Statement on Len McCluskey funding threat
Euan Philipps, spokesperson for Labour Against Antisemitism, said: “If Len McCluskey, the General Secretary of Unite, is threatening the further removal of financial support in order to dictate Labour Party policy then that should be welcomed..."
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 17:52
Ian Murray responds to new coronavirus restrictions being imposed in Scotland
Ian Murray MP, Labour’s Shadow Scottish Secretary, responding to new coronavirus restrictions being imposed in Scotland, said...
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 16:36
Oral answer (Lords) on Social Care Workers - Oct 7
Lord Dubs asked the Government what estimate they have made of the shortage of social care workers for (1) residential care homes, and (2) domiciliary care...
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 16:34
Oral answer (Lords) on Fleet Solid Support Ships - Oct 7
Lord West of Spithead asked the Government what assessment they have made of the value for money to the taxpayer of building the new Fleet Solid Support Ships in (1) the United Kingdom...
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 16:34
Extracts from PMQs: Universal Credit - Oct 7
Ian Blackford (Ross, Skye and Lochaber) (SNP) [V]: This week is Challenge Poverty Week, and I would like to thank all the organisations across Scotland and the United Kingdom that are helping families through the most difficult of times...
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 16:27
Ten minute rule motion on Conveyancing Standards - Oct 7
Marco Longhi (Dudley North) (Con): I beg to move, that leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish minimum standards regarding searches and assessments of risk for solicitors and licensed conveyancers acting on behalf of purchasers of residential properties...
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 16:19
New restrictions in Scotland "scapegoat" pub industry say IEA
Responding to the Scottish Government's proposed new lockdown measures, including plans to close pubs and bars and ban alcohol in cafes and restaurants for 16 days...
Wednesday, 7 October 2020 15:42