The Latest Breaking News from Ashley Dalton

Government plans for ‘smoke-free generation’ move closer to becoming law

MPs voted 366 to 41, majority 325, to approve the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at third reading.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

MP quit smoking after voting to ban cigarette sales to young people

Labour MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter backed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill and gave up smoking herself.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

Ban on outdoor smoking in hospitality settings not being considered – minister

Smoking outside schools, children’s playgrounds and hospitals will be prohibited under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

Victoria Derbyshire Speaks Out: Urges Women To Embrace Vital Life-Saving Breast Screening

BBC presenter Victoria Derbyshire has opened up about her deepest fears and personal journey as she supports the NHS’s groundbreaking breast screening initiative.

The Fashion Central · Feb 19, 2025

GB News Hosts Stunned as Labour Guest Boldly Defends Controversial 'Llama' Remark

In a tense and revealing moment on GB News, stars Tom Harwood and Emily Carver were left exasperated by Labor Councilor Dominic Moffitt's defense.

The Fashion Central · Feb 12, 2025

HIV prevention programme extended to March 2026, says health minister

The expansion is being backed by an extra £1.5 million in funding, newly-appointed minister Ashley Dalton told the Commons.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Someone identifying as llama could be put in straitjacket, Reform UK MP suggests

Lee Anderson questioned if someone identifying as a llama, who then becomes ill, should ask for a ‘doctor, a vet or a straitjacket’.

Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025

Who is Ashley Dalton? Starmer appoints new health minister as WhatsApp row rocks Labour

Ashley Dalton was elected MP after winning the October 2023 West Lancashire by-election, triggered by the resignation of Labour’s Rosie Cooper

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

No 10 distances PM from minister’s past support for gender neutral toilets

Ashley Dalton was appointed a health and social care minister after Andrew Gwynne’s exit because of derogatory messages in a WhatsApp group.

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025

Second MP in 'pensioner dying joke' WhatsApp group suspended by Labour

Burnley MP Oliver Ryan was asked in crisis meeting with Chief Whip to explain comments he made in a messaging group with sacked minister Andrew Gwynne

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025