The Latest Breaking News from Pat McFadden

Diane Abbott’s comments on racism were antisemitic, says Keir Starmer

Labour leader condemns MP’s letter but says decision on whether she will stand for party again must wait

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023

PM to kick off business conference aimed at boosting UK’s economic growth

Rishi Sunak said the Business Connect event would bring the UK’s biggest companies and investors together for ‘meaningful dialogue’.

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023

UK to be hit with fastest and harshest price rises in the G7

Forecasts show that prices for everyday goods are set to rise 40 per cent faster in the UK than any other major advanced economy

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023

There is war in Ukraine. We have sanctions. So why would the UK Treasury help Putin’s brutal ally?

Claims that the boss of the Wagner Group, a key part of Russia’s military machine, was aided in a libel action must be run to ground, says shadow chief secretary to the Treasury Pat McFadden

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023

Labour asks why Treasury unit let oligarch under sanctions bring libel case

Key Putin ally who founded Wagner mercenaries attempted to ‘subvert sanctions and silence journalist’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023

Labour urges probe into BBC chair appointment amid Boris Johnson loan claims

Labour has also written to the Parliamentary Commissioner calling for an investigation into the claims.

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023

Mick Lynch claims Tory anti-union laws show they have 'lost the argument' on pay

The Tories have been accused of wanting to "close down unions" with their plans to make it tougher for workers to strike.

Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023

Rishi Sunak’s £150bn ‘stealth tax raid’ will cost families £5,000 each

Exclusive: Labour analysis of OBR forecasts reveals staggering cost of tax squeeze until 2028

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022

Millions to get more DWP Cost of Living payments and how much you'll get

The Chancellor has confirmed more financial support for the 'most vulnerable'

Liverpool Echo · Nov 17, 2022

UK stuck in ‘Tory doom loop’ of emergency budgets, Labour says OLD

Chancellor expected to unveil cuts and tax rises following Liz Truss failure

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022