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I’ve written to , who was kidnapped and has spent two years languishing in prison in Ethiopia. He has a 17-year-old daughter and twins who are ten-years-old. Today, on his 62nd birthday, they have told me they don’t want any more birthdays without him. The Prime Minister must take action. Find out more and how …

My letter to Theresa May asking her to secure the release of British citizen Andy Tsege Read More »

Labour has demonstrated that we respect the result of the referendum by voting to begin negotiations to leave the EU, with the overwhelming majority of Labour MPs supporting our party’s position. In recent weeks, Labour has forced the government to reveal what their plan for Brexit actually is. Both from their public statements and the …

My statement following the vote to begin negotiations to leave the EU Read More »

Jeremy Corbyn MP I would like to thank Clive for his work in the shadow cabinet, which has underlined what an asset he is to the Labour Party and our movement. I understand the difficulties MPs representing constituencies which voted Remain have in relation to the European Union Withdrawal Bill. MPs have a duty to …

My joint statement with Clive Lewis Read More »

Questions to the Prime Minister Jeremy Corbyn Nine out of 10 NHS trusts say their hospitals have been at unsafe levels of overcrowding. One in six accident and emergency units in England is set to be closed or downgraded. Could the Prime Minister please explain how closing A&E departments will tackle overcrowding and ever-growing waiting …

Prime Minister’s Questions | 08 February 2017 Read More »

Today, the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, stood up for our country’s values when he said he’s “strongly opposed” to President Trump addressing Parliament. Now Theresa May needs to do the same and call off Trump’s State Visit.

The Prime Minister Before I turn to the European Council, I am sure the whole House will want to join me in sending our congratulations to Her Majesty the Queen as she marks her sapphire jubilee today. It is testimony to Her Majesty’s selfless devotion to the nation that she is marking becoming our first …

My response to Theresa May’s informal European Council statement Read More »