Sentences with phrase «shadow business secretary»

Meanwhile, the former shadow business secretary used similar wording when pressed on speculation about his leadership ambitions.

Cooper won after a third round of votes, beating former Europe minister Caroline Flint into second place, former shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna into third, and former shadow minister Flynn into fourth.

Former shadow business secretary says she is not a Blairite, Brownite or Corbynista but a «strong Labour woman»

He intervened amid a vicious civil war in the Labour party, with former shadow business secretary Angela Eagle poised to launch a leadership challenge against Mr Corbyn today.

There was some significant cross-party wooing last night, as shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna surprised conference delegates by advocating cooperation with the coalition over the proposed BAE Systems / EADS merger.

The newspaper secretly recorded Mason saying that the Labour leader is unable to connect with working class voters and suggesting that there will at some point need to be a transition to another leader, such as the new shadow business secretary Clive Lewis.

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.

Cameron might use it to make a point on the EU, although his new shadow business secretary Ken Clarke may have a thing or two to say about that.

Labour's shadow business secretary John Denham jumped on the news, claiming that Mr Clegg had «no credibility» on tuition fees.

Labour also seized on the u-turn with shadow business secretary Clive Lewis saying: «The prime minister announced she is ditching her flagship policy to put workers on company boards - just one month after committing to it.

Her local MP, Labour shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna, got over his original reticence and became involved, writing letters to Theresa May about the case.

The former shadow business secretary argued Mr Corbyn was unable to «provide the leadership» to win a general election but that she believed she had what it takes to become Prime Minister.

Labour's shadow business secretary did not comment on the proposed banking split now being considered by a coalition government - initiated review, instead focusing on what he suggested were more practical concerns.

His comments were criticised by shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna, who said he lives in a «parallel universe».

In an interview with the Daily Mirror, former shadow business secretary Ms Eagle said: «The Labour party needs to be saved.

In a dramatic development in the party's ongoing civil war, the former shadow business secretary risks splitting Labour if Mr

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.

Jake Sumner is a research associate at ResPublica and former adviser to shadow business secretaries on business, unions and enterprise.

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

Last weekend shadow business secretary Rebecca Long - Bailey claimed Labour wanted to «have it's cake and eat it» re Brexit.

12:21 - Former shadow business secretary Pat McFadden raises Europe, too.

Chuka Umunna Labour's shadow business secretary responds to Vince Cable's admissions that the economy is performing poorly:

«I think there's a lot of disagreement between Ken Clarke [shadow business secretary] and George Osborne [shadow chancellor] about the line that should be taken.

The former shadow pensions secretary will take on Eagle, who was previously shadow business secretary, in a parliamentary Labour party (PLP) hustings on Monday, as the two challengers vie for support from MPs and MEPs before Wednesday's deadline for nominations.

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

«The plan to introduce a new commercial partner is a step in the right direction, but must not distract attention from the real issue, which is the government's plan to raid Royal Mail's pension fund in order to plug a black hole in the public finances,» said shadow business secretary Alan Duncan.

It means shadow business secretary Clive Lewis will almost certainly quit his post, and piles pressure on Abbott to either toe the party line or resign as shadow home secretary.

His announcement leaves shadow health minister Liz Kendall the only declared candidate, although shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna and shadow education secretary Tristram Hunt have dropped hints that they would join the race.

The former shadow business secretary insisted she is not on a political «suicide mission» but can beat Mr Corbyn regardless of whether he is on the ballot paper.

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.

Last night shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna told Sky News: «Undoubtedly we have got to devolve power away from this place and give power to the people out into our cities and regions.»

Clive Lewis, 45, who was shadow defence minister, took on a new role as shadow business secretary following tensions with Corbyn's office over Trident.

There was one firm thumbs - up for Conservatives past: 39 per cent thought shadow business secretary Ken Clarke would be a better chancellor than current shadow chancellor George Osborne, the choice of just 15 per cent.

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

A challenge to his leadership is expected to be launched next week after a much - trailed bid against him by former shadow business secretary Angela Eagle was delayed.

By quitting as shadow business secretary, Lewis became the fourth shadow cabinet member to resign rather than vote in favour of the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill, which authorises the government to trigger article 50.

«It is clear that the coalition proposals for the highest public university fees in the world have not gained public support,» shadow business secretary John Denham commented.

Labour shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna has suggested his party's failure to speak to «aspirational middle - class» voters during the campaign period may have contributed to their election loss.

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.

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

Former shadow business secretary Ms Eagle will today formally launch her Labour leadership bid with a pledge to «save» the party from demise at the hands of Mr Corbyn.

In a dramatic development in the party's ongoing civil war, the former shadow business secretary risks splitting Labour if Mr Corbyn again wins the race for the top job.

The former shadow business secretary Clive Lewis made the comments at an event backed by Momentum.

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell and shadow business secretary Rebecca Long Bailey both attended a private event held by the club in the run - up to the general election, and McDonnell also recently attended a private round table event at the London Stock Exchange.

A rising star of the party, the Streatham MP was first elected to Parliament in 2010 and appointed shadow business secretary the following year.

While the Conservatives have put more focus on budget cuts, shadow business secretary Ken Clarke said earlier this month that a Conservative government would not rule out raising taxes.

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.