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"Home Secretary demonstrates a lack of understanding" - Johnson
Labour's Shadow Home Secretary, Alan Johnson MP, responding to Theresa May's speech said: "The Home Secretary demonstrates a lack of
Coalition's U-turn on prison parties - Straw
Responding to the coalition's u-turn today on prison parties, Jack Straw MP, Labour's Shadow Justice Secretary said: "This is chaotic
Results of Labour’s approach to supporting the recovery
Alistair Darling MP, Labour's Shadow Chancellor said: "Today figures show the results of the Labour Government’s approach to supporting the
Huge risks the Government is running with the economy - McFadden
Shadow Business Secretary, Pat McFadden MP, responding to the latest survey of business attitudes from the Federation of Small Businesses
Unlikely civil society will become "bigger" with large public spending cuts - Jowell
Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office Tessa Jowell MP, in response to David Cameron’s speech on the big society, said:
"David Cameron owes the public an apology today" - Khan
Shadow Transport Secretary Sadiq Khan MP, responding to reports of the Coalition’s plan to raise the free bus pass age
Cancer guarantee complete shambles
Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham MP responding to the Government’s confusion over the cancer guarantee said: "This debacle confirms what
Unemployment Figures
Responding to this month’s unemployment figures, Yvette Cooper Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions said: “These figures show
Cameron admits fewer criminals will be put in jail
Shadow Justice Secretary Jack Straw MP responding to David Cameron’s admission that the Government’s sentencing review will put fewer criminals
Serious questions about independence of the Office of Budget Responsibility - Darling
Alistair Darling MP, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer responding to reports today that the Office of Budget Responsibility revised its