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Lib Dems: End short sentences now to fix prisons crisis

Responding to the House of Commons Justice Select Committee’s ‘Prison Population 2022’ report, published today [Weds 3rd April], Liberal Democrat Justice spokesperson Wera Hobhouse said...

Wednesday, 3 April 2019 00:01

Jeremy Corbyn responds to Theresa May’s statement

Jeremy Corbyn MP, Leader of the Labour Party, responding to Theresa May’s statement, said: “I’m very happy to meet the Prime Minister..."

Tuesday, 2 April 2019 18:44

PM statement on Brexit

I have just come from chairing seven hours of Cabinet meetings focused on finding a route out of the current impasse...

Tuesday, 2 April 2019 18:42

Shared Prosperity Fund: Welsh Secretary warned over economic & constitutional power grab

Funding & powers must not be taken away from Wales...

Tuesday, 2 April 2019 17:43

New online apps launched to transform careers advice for students

The Universities Minister Chris Skidmore launched two apps which empower students to make better choices about where and what to study at university...

Tuesday, 2 April 2019 13:13

EU Exit guidance for food, drink and farming sector stakeholders

The Agri-Food chain stakeholder team at Defra has shared guidance to ensure that businesses are ready for a potential ‘no deal’ scenario...

Tuesday, 2 April 2019 13:12

Transport Select Committee inquiry into Pavement Parking – AA comments

Responding to today’s announcement by the Transport Select Committee to hold an inquiry into pavement parking...

Tuesday, 2 April 2019 12:32

Fairer, simpler, more flexible EU farm policy: MEPs vote on post-2020 reform

The Agriculture Committee approved the second batch of proposals to improve EU farm policy so that it better meets farmers’ and consumers’ expectations after 2020...

Tuesday, 2 April 2019 12:29

Government has failed to create a clear strategy on fraud – Diane Abbott

Diane Abbott MP, Labour's Shadow Home Secretary, commenting on the HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services report on police response to fraud, said...

Tuesday, 2 April 2019 12:27

Proposed CAP reform a devastating blow to farmers, consumers and the environment say Greens

Today, the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development adopted its main report on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy...

Tuesday, 2 April 2019 12:26