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  • Eluned Morgan – 2022 Comments on Reducing Bowel Cancer Screening Age

    Eluned Morgan – 2022 Comments on Reducing Bowel Cancer Screening Age

    The comments made by Eluned Morgan, the Welsh Minister for Health and Social Services, on 4 October 2022.

    It is great to see the next phase of our plan to widen access to bowel cancer screening come into effect.

    We have previously introduced the more user-friendly test and started inviting those aged 58-59. This next phase of the programme widens access to those aged 55-57.

    This move will help us to identity more bowel cancer cases early and support improvement in survival rates.

    I’m also pleased to see that more people are taking part in the programme and that the uptake rate now meets the expected standard.
    In future, we plan to continue to optimise the programme by lowering the age range to 50 and increasing the sensitivity of the test until we come into line with UK recommendations.

  • Sam Tarry – 2022 Comments on Deselection as MP for Ilford South

    Sam Tarry – 2022 Comments on Deselection as MP for Ilford South

    The comments made by Sam Tarry, the Labour MP for Ilford South, on 10 October 2022.

    I’m incredibly disappointed in this result, mostly for all my committed volunteers and the wonderful people of Ilford South. I intend to issue a further statement tomorrow on the process and outcome.

  • Ranil Jayawardena – 2022 Comments on Horticulture Growth

    Ranil Jayawardena – 2022 Comments on Horticulture Growth

    The comments made by Ranil Jayawardena, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, on 11 October 2022.

    We all rely on farmers and growers every day to produce high-quality food, and to look after our environment.

    Whilst we have a high degree of food security, we can boost it further. We can increase home-grown fruit and vegetable production, which is why I am bringing in expert advice and match-funding robotics and automation projects.

    Technology offers huge opportunities to make farming greener and more productive, so we should harness it to help grow the economy, create jobs and improve food security too.

  • Anas Sarwar – 2022 Comments on Division

    Anas Sarwar – 2022 Comments on Division

    The comments made by Anas Sarwar, the leader of Scottish Labour, on Twitter on 10 October 2022.

    You don’t beat division with more division.

    There isn’t a majority for a referendum next year.

    There isn’t a majority for independence.

    There is a majority for change – in Scotland and across the UK.

    It’s time for change – it’s time for Labour.

  • Nadhim Zahawi – 2022 Comments about Moderna Vaccine

    Nadhim Zahawi – 2022 Comments about Moderna Vaccine

    The comments made by Nadhim Zahawi, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, on 10 October 2022.

    In an interview yesterday I misspoke and said the Moderna vaccine protects against Covid and flu. What I meant to say was that Moderna is bivalent, which means it protects against both variants of Covid. You still need your flu vaccine too so please get jabbed if you’re eligible.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Support from Londoners for ULEZ

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Support from Londoners for ULEZ

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 10 October 2022.

    Air pollution in our city is contributing to children growing up with stunted lungs and older Londoners developing dementia.

    The ULEZ has already made a big difference – reducing air pollution by nearly half in central London and helping us to tackle the climate emergency. It’s clear that Londoners now want the zone to be expanded given the immense harm air pollution is still causing in our city – from cancer to dementia. Expansion of the ULEZ would lead to five million more people being able to breathe cleaner, less polluted air.

    In making my decision I will carefully consider all responses to the public consultation and Londoners’ views.

    I don’t want us to miss out on any opportunities to protect Londoners from toxic air so that we can continue building a healthier, cleaner and greener London for everyone.

  • Keir Starmer – 2022 Comments on World Mental Health Day

    Keir Starmer – 2022 Comments on World Mental Health Day

    The comments made by Keir Starmer, the Leader of the Opposition, on 10 October 2022.

    On World Mental Health Day, it’s important to remember there is no shame in finding life hard at times and for saying so.
    But too many people are waiting too long for help they desperately need.
    A Labour government would guarantee mental health treatment within a month.
  • Liz Truss – 2022 Statement on Russian Attack on Ukrainian Civilians

    Liz Truss – 2022 Statement on Russian Attack on Ukrainian Civilians

    The statement made by Liz Truss on 10 October 2022.

    The appalling attacks on civilian areas in Kyiv and elsewhere are a clear sign of Putin’s desperation. Ukrainians are succeeding, and Britain will stand right behind them as we continue to provide vital military aid in Ukraine’s fight for freedom.

  • Chris Bryant – 2022 Comments on Elon Musk and Ukraine

    Chris Bryant – 2022 Comments on Elon Musk and Ukraine

    The comments made by Chris Bryant, the Labour MP for Rhondda, on Twitter on 10 October 2022.

    Elon Musk is wrong on Ukraine and Taiwan. The arrogance of the supremely wealthy who would barter with other people’s freedoms is breathtaking.

  • Angela Richardson – 2022 Comments on Solar Farm Planning Applications

    Angela Richardson – 2022 Comments on Solar Farm Planning Applications

    The comments made by Angela Richardson, the Conservative MP for Guildford, on Twitter on 10 October 2022.

    There is a planning application for a solar farm in my constituency which I support as it will help my local University meet its net zero aims by 2030. A blanket ban on solar farms would be unwise. Should be looked at on a case by case basis.