Tag: Speeches

Lucy Powell – 2020 Comments on Airlines and Refunds

The text of the comments made by Lucy Powell, the Shadow Minister for Business and Consumers, on 16 July 2020.

Ultimately the law says that refunds should be offered to customers and the airlines and travel industry should be offering them where consumers want them. That’s why we’ve called on companies to comply with consumer rights as part of our conditions for a bail out of the aviation industry.

However, the Government must do much more to step in with sector specific support so that we don’t see the collapse of the industry with customers money disappearing and the tax payer footing the bill.

July 16, 2020
Bridget Phillipson – 2020 Comments on Labour Market Statistics

The text of the comments made by Bridget Phillipson, the Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, on 16 July 2020.

Every lost job is a personal tragedy now and a hammer blow to public finances in the long run.

Last week the Chancellor should have targeted support to the sectors worst affected by this terrible crisis. Instead his blanket approach won’t deliver for those who need it most.

The Government still has time to grasp the scale of the challenge and change course. It must act now before it’s too late.

July 16, 2020
Alison McGovern – 2020 Comments on Fan-Led Review of Football

The text of the comments made by Alison McGovern, the Shadow Sports Minister, on 16 July 2020.

Like other challenges in our country, Covid-19 has magnified the long-term structural challenges for football. The crisis has showed sports organisations are at the heart of their communities and no community deserves to lose a much-loved football club.

What happened at Wigan Athletic perfectly makes the case for why we need reform and why it cannot wait any longer.

This must be a project for the whole of the UK, so we are urging the Government to develop a framework that enables Scottish football to be included – the issues in football north of the border have plenty of overlap with those in the rest of the UK.

If the Government wants to deliver on its manifesto pledge for football fans, the first step must be to explain what fan-led means in practice, who will take part and, most importantly, when we can expect change. This must be genuinely driven by what fans want and need, from the grassroots up.

This crisis has shown cracks in so many areas of our society after a decade of Conservative governments. Football is no different.

July 16, 2020
Alistair Carmichael – 2020 Comments on Expulsion of Julian Lewis from Conservative Party

Text of comments made on Twitter by Alistair Carmichael, the Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland, on 15 July 2020.

Having failed to install a loyalist, PM now running scared of scrutiny. This is an overreaction, likely by Dominic Cummings rather than the Chief Whip. PM must stop interfering and the committee must publish the #RussiaReport now. All MPs must stand firm against No10 power grab.

July 15, 2020
Stewart McDonald – 2020 Comments on Expulsion of Julian Lewis

Text of the comments made on Twitter by Stewart McDonald, the SNP MP for Glasgow South, on 15 July 2020.

The UK is the only Five Eyes member without a functioning Intelligence & Security Committee – zero parliamentary oversight. At this rate, the government will be kicked out Five Eyes. Julian Lewis was elected fairly and the government should accept that result.

July 15, 2020
Angela Rayner – 2020 Comments on Expulsion of Julian Lewis from Conservative Party

Text of comments made on Twitter by Angela Rayner, the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, on 15 July 2020.

Julian Lewis MP has the Tory Whip removed after being elected as Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Select Committee, after beating hapless Chris Grayling. I wonder who in No10 ordered that the long serving Tory MP had the whip removed? What a grubby shower they are!

July 15, 2020
Angela Rayner – 2020 Comments on Defeat of Chris Grayling

The text of the comments made on Twitter by Angela Rayner, the Deputy Labour Leader, on 15 July 2020.

Chris Grayling failed to get elected chair in a vote where his party had a majority&controlled the process&he was specifically hand picked by No10 to take the top job. On his long list of failures he must surely be at the summit now, or are there more?

July 15, 2020
Nick Thomas-Symonds – 2020 Comments on Defeat of Chris Grayling

The text of the comments made on Twitter by Nick Thomas-Symonds, the Shadow Home Secretary, on 15 July 2020.

Very pleased to see that the good sense of the Intelligence and Security Committee members has prevailed and that they overruled the Prime Minister by appointing Julian Lewis as Chair, rather than the hapless Chris Grayling.

July 15, 2020
Jo Churchill – 2020 Comments on Review of Babies’ and Children’s Health

Text of the comments made by Jo Churchill, the Health Minister, on 15 July 2020.

Most babies are born healthy and enjoy a safe and nurturing childhood. We know the first 1,000 days of a child’s life is critical, providing a solid foundation as children for growth and development throughout their lives.

However, some do not have the same advantages. We want to remove barriers so that all babies and young children are supported and nurtured to be ready for school and ready for life.

This review will help ensure every child has an opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background and achieve their potential. We look forward to receiving Andrea Leadsom MP’s recommendations.

July 15, 2020
Matt Hancock – 2020 Comments on Review of Babies’ and Children’s Health

Text of the comments made by Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, on 15 July 2020.

All parents aspire to provide their children with the best possible start in life and this government is committed to ensuring that no child is left behind.

Everybody should have a solid foundation on which to build their health and this review will look to reduce the barriers and improve early childhood experiences.

We are determined to level up the opportunities for children, no matter where they come from or grow up.

July 15, 2020