Sentences with phrase «of shadow business secretary»

Labour leadership candidate Liz Kendall has won the backing of shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna.

Not exact matches

But some of the leader's closest allies hope that the recently - appointed shadow business secretary Rebecca Long - Bailey could step into his shoes if needs be.

Frontbenchers and backbenchers threatening to vote against triggering the Article 50 countdown, shadow business secretary Clive Lewis among them, would challenge what's left of Jeremy Corbyn's shredded authority in a rudderless party.

It shows why he should have listened to business leaders, headteachers and experts in the first place and not come up with a plan on the back of an envelope,» said shadow education secretary Stephen Twigg.

The shadow secretary of state for business, energy & industrial strategy - a title he says took him weeks to remember - also has a back story.

The modernisation of the economy is a «national mission» that demands co-operation between business and government, the shadow business secretary will say today.

Tories drop immediate cuts, offer Cable Cabinet Treasury position, suggest three - year programme The shadow business secretary, Ken Clarke, today dropped clear hints as to the shape of a Conservative - Liberal Democrat deal to lead the government.

Labour's shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna has described the government's trade union reform plans as» the latest in a long line of attempts to stifle reasonable democratic scrutiny, protest and challenge».

Former shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna said: «After eight years of Tory misrule, most people thoroughly tired of austerity, a disastrous Brexit negotiation, the Windrush outrage and four cabinet resignations in six months, we should be well ahead and we are not.

The shadow business secretary has dismissed an extra # 5 billion spending on regional growth as falling «far short» of Labour plans.

High - profile members of that profession ejected from their Commons seats on May 7 included business secretary Vince Cable, pensions minister Steve Webb, schools minister David Laws and — in a small - hour moment that signalled the turning tide — shadow chancellor Ed Balls.

The debate came after Labour indicated a tougher approach to the EU when the shadow business secretary, Chuka Umunna, called for a change to one of the founding principles of the EU — freedom of movement — to be introduced to prevent EU citizens travelling to Britain in search of a job.

Asked about the messages on Sky News, the shadow business secretary said: «Of course there are racists in Ukip - that is unfortunate and that is something they need to address.

The former shadow business secretary warned that the rise of a politician like Trump could soon happen in Britain

Conversation frequently turns to who could lead the party after another defeat in 2020: the former paratrooper Dan Jarvis; the shadow business secretary, Chuka Umunna (who withdrew from the race after just a few days); the former director of public prosecutions Keir Starmer; even David Miliband.

The former shadow business secretary is the most senior member of the Labour party to declare they would do so, after Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell both ruled out fighting the EU battle alongside the Tory leader.

Corbyn has reportedly told local members he will back plans to develop nuclear energy plants, and shadow business secretary Clive Lewis recently spoke out in support of the workers at Sellafield.

Jeremy Corbyn has dramatically disagreed with his shadow business secretary over the total cost of...

John Denham MP, shadow business secretary, said in response to the publication of the review of women in business:

Of course, the shadow business secretary in recent years has been Chuka Umunna...

Various members of the shadow Cabinet, including Mr Osborne and foreign secretary William Hague will gather on the main stage on Sunday afternoon to discuss how the current economic climate is affecting homeowners and businesses and reveal the party's plan for a strong economy.

Former shadow business secretary Angela Eagle announced last night she would launch a leadership challenge on Monday after talks to ease Mr Corbyn out of his role broke down.

Angela Eagle, the shadow business secretary, used a point of order to say Osborne should come to the Commons to make a statement.

If Mr Smith is considered to have a greater chance of beating Mr Corbyn than Ms Eagle, it may be that he is seen as politically more left - wing than the former shadow business secretary.

Angela Eagle becomes shadow business secretary and shadow first secretary of state, Lisa Nandy as shadow energy secretary, Lucy Powell takes the education portfolio and Diane Abbott as shadow minister for international development.

Jeremy Corbyn has dramatically disagreed with his shadow business secretary over the total cost of Labour's spending commitments.

Speaking at an emergency debate on the issue, shadow business secretary John Denham said Mr Willetts had executed «the most humiliating and fastest U-turn in the history of this government».

Labour's shadow business secretary Rebecca Long - Bailey became the latest, and possibly last, victim of Andrew Neil's aggressive Sunday Politics interview style when she was reduced to trotting out Conservative slogans to defend Labour's Brexit position.

A statement full of the kind of bravado that has earned the new shadow business secretary his reputation as a tough talker, but that has also had him branded as difficult to manage and cavalier.

The elections have been branded a total waste of money by shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna

Chuka Umunna, the former shadow business secretary, told ITV's Good Morning Britain: «Essentially, those who want us to leave can't answer the question: «Will we be able to have all the benefits that we have in the EU, being part of that big, free trade, single market trading zone if we come out, can you guarantee that?»

Clive Lewis, the shadow business secretary, has suggested he could yet vote against the third reading of the bill if Labour fails to have it amended.

Shadow business secretary, Alan Duncan, was typically robust in his defence of senior shadow ministers retaining outside interests:

Rumours about him coming back as shadow foreign secretary are unfounded — as are whispers that he would lead the policy review if Byrne loses control (another name in that hat is Chuka Umunna, although it would be a lot of work alongside his shadow business role.

The former shadow business secretary, Labour MP Chuka Umunna, said: «It is absolutely vital, as the party of work and social justice, that we have a clear and unequivocal policy to keep the UK in the single market and the customs union.

Umunna, a former shadow business secretary, said there had been a growing recognition that the groups needed to coordinate as it becomes more realistic to push for the public to get a say on the outcome of the Brexit process.

Theresa Villiers is shadow transport secretary and argues here that there is no convincing evidence that a third runway at Heathrow would benefit the wider business community in Britain, and that the expansion plans do not have the overwhelming support of the business community.

The shadow business secretary has suggested Labour may be interested in restricting free movement within the European Union for workers who do not have the firm offer of a job.

There's a good chance he could be Shadow Secretary of State for Business by the end of January and will hopefully add weight to the shadow treasury team.

The shadow business secretary is said to have the backing of Tony Blair and apparently names the Tory Michael Heseltine as a political hero.

The development came as Lord Rennard, the former chief executive of the Liberal Democrats, was cleared of wrongdoing in relation to his expenses, and the Commons auditors offered Kenneth Clarke an «unreserved apology» after reducing the amount of expenses the shadow business secretary was being asked to repay by more than # 3,000.

Former Shadow Secretary of State for Defence Clive Lewis has taken on a new role within the shadow cabinet as Shadow Business Secretary.

Politicians want Angela Eagle, who has stepped down as shadow business secretary, or Tom Watson, Labour's deputy leader, to agree about which of them will trigger the challenge if their leader continues to hold on in the face of massive hostility.

In the first policy proposal of her campaign, the former shadow business secretary argued working people «have most to lose» from the UK's historic decision to quit the EU.

But the shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunna said: «As the Public Accounts Committee has highlighted recently, there are real concerns over the way HMRC has reached settlements with some large firms, as well as the accountability and transparency of its decision - making.

The NEC's delegates will decide on whether Mr Corbyn needs the nominations of 51 MPs and MEPs to stand in the upcoming leadership contest triggered by a challenge from shadow business secretary Angela Eagle yesterday.

The shadow business secretary, Chuka Umunna echoed the sentiment, tweeting: «Clegg thinks by calling for a mansion tax, people will forget he gave a tax cut of over # 40K to many thousands of millionaires.

His comments came after shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna told the Independent on Sunday that a «virus of racism» runs through UKIP.

Eagle, who recently quit as shadow business secretary, accused the current leader of «hiding behind a closed door» over calls for him to step down.

The first big test of Mr Corbyn's new authority is whether he can persuade big beasts, such as former Cabinet minister Yvette Cooper and former shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna, to serve under him in the shadow cabinet.