British Politics

Jim Knight's response to Cameron's proposals on benefit fraud

Updated: 2010-08-31 22:02:24

Responding to David Cameron's proposals on benefit fraud Jim Knight, Shadow Minister for Welfare Reform, said: The Labour Government halved welfare fraud over the past decade and it's right that this should remain a priority.

Clegg's commitment to openness was empty rhetoric - Straw

Updated: 2010-08-31 22:02:24

Shadow Justice Secretary, Jack Straw MP, responding to the Political and Constitutional Reform Select Committee’ damning criticism of Nick Clegg’ refusal to allow adequate scrutiny of his political reform Bills, said: ldquo;This correspondence is further evidence that Nick Clegg’ pre-election commitment to increased openness and accountability was just empty rhetoric. There is a sharp contrast between the way he is handling these major pieces of constitutional legislation and the way in which Labour in government handled equivalent legislation.

Coalition's U-turn on prison parties - Straw

Updated: 2010-08-31 22:02:24

Responding to the coalition's u-turn today on prison parties, Jack Straw MP, Labour's Shadow Justice Secretary said: This is chaotic stuff and very early in the government's term.

Results of Labour’s approach to supporting the recovery

Updated: 2010-08-31 22:02:24

Alistair Darling MP, Labour's Shadow Chancellor said:"Today figures show the results of the Labour Government’ approach to supporting the recovery.

Huge risks the Government is running with the economy - McFadden

Updated: 2010-08-31 22:02:24

Shadow Business Secretary, Pat McFadden MP, responding to the latest survey of business attitudes from the Federation of Small Businesses said: "This survey shows the huge risks the Government is running with the economy.

"Home Secretary demonstrates a lack of understanding" - Johnson

Updated: 2010-08-31 22:02:24

Labour's Shadow Home Secretary, Alan Johnson MP, responding to Theresa May's speech said: "The Home Secretary demonstrates a lack of understanding about the powers already available to the police. An Anti-Social Behaviour Order is one of a series of different powers available to the police and is used when other punitive measures have failed.

Darling responds to Osborne's Claims

Updated: 2010-08-31 22:02:24

Labour's Shadow Chancellor Alistair Darling responded to George Osborne's claims today that the government’ economic policy is 'fair' and 'progressive'.

"David Cameron owes the public an apology today" - Khan

Updated: 2010-08-31 22:02:24

Shadow Transport Secretary Sadiq Khan MP, responding to reports of the Coalition’ plan to raise the free bus pass age earlier than planned, said:“David Cameron owes the public an apology today. His mock outrage during the General Election campaign has been shown up as a cynical and misleading act, and his manifesto commitment to protecting concessionary fares as a sham.

Unlikely civil society will become "bigger" with large public spending cuts - Jowell

Updated: 2010-08-31 22:02:24

Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office Tessa Jowell MP, in response to David Cameron’ speech on the big society, said:“The content of today's speech is simply a brass-necked rebranding of programmes already put in place by a Labour Government.

Big turnout for Gay Sports Day Bank Holiday fundraiser in London

Updated: 2010-08-31 16:49:25

Guardian Falls Foul of Scott Trust

Updated: 2010-08-31 16:03:40

Further to the post earlier about the Guardian taking tens of thousands of pounds from local councils in return for editorial guidance over their review of the “Future of Public Services” Guido got thinking. Is this shabby journalism really what was envisaged by the tax-evading CP Scott? The Scott Trust is in place to “secure [...]

The “Special” One

Updated: 2010-08-31 14:02:10

So Labour “oldies”, or election winners as they are also known, are not allowed to comment on the future direction of the party apparently. Unless of course they are Alan Johnson. But was his description of David Miliband as “special” really the best choice of phrase? Well Guido chuckled anyway… Tagged: Labour Leadership

Thousands attend parade and celebrations at Manchester Pride 2010

Updated: 2010-08-31 13:28:17

Lesbian Presbyterian minister plans to appeal against court ruling regarding same-sex marriages

Updated: 2010-08-31 12:16:50

Quote of the Day

Updated: 2010-08-31 10:36:30

Iain Martin writes of Labour: “A party ready to take difficult choices wouldn’t tell the only people with recent experience of winning to “shut up”, would it?” Tagged: Quote of the Day