News - John McDonnell MP

John McDonnell’s contribution to the BBC Local Radio Debate in the Chamber

I speak not only in my capacity as secretary of the National Union of Journalists parliamentary group, but to represent my constituents. The NUJ has circulated a briefing to all Members of Parliament who have expressed an interest in local radio. I will refer to elements of it because it…

John McDonnell’s Contribution to the online safety bill

The debate so far has been serious, and it has respected the views that have been expressed not only by Members from across the House, on a whole range of issues, but by the families joining us today who have suffered such a sad loss. I wish to address one…

John McDonnells contribution to the debate on the Autumn Statement

I will be relatively brief, not least because I have noticed that Ludmila Morris is in the Gallery. She recently retired after years of service as the head of the McMillan children’s nursery in my constituency, and I have invited her for tea. It is important in this debate to reflect…

John McDonnell’s contribution to the debate on Public Sector Pay – Proposed Strike Action

Thank you, Sir Edward. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Cynon Valley (Beth Winter) on securing the debate. I want to talk specifically about the industrial action taking place in north-west London. Industrial action across the country is about weekly and daily pay. In my constituency and elsewhere,…

John McDonnell’s contribution to the debate on the Bhopal Gas Explosion investigation

I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Stockport (Navendu Mishra) on securing this debate. Bhopal has been described as an environmental disaster; I think it is actually the most appalling environmental crime in modern history. As has been said, tens of thousands were killed and hundreds of thousands have…

What has happened to the Labour party that it can’t stand up for labour?

John McDonnell Guardian Opinion 28 July 2022 It was 1977. I was in my mid-20s and had just moved down from the north to west London. A group of Asian women working at a film-developing factory in Brent had started a strike for better pay and working conditions. Trade union…

A letter to Keir Starmer and David Evans By John McDonnell MP

Dear Keir and David, I have read the recently published Forde Report. I believe that the Report deserves careful consideration as it should play an immensely important role in shaping the principles upon which the future operation of the Labour Party rests. I intend to submit my views to you…

John McDonnell CALLS OUT Keir Starmer

John McDonnell calls for strict price controls on fuel and food basics

The government should impose strict price controls on fuel and basic food items to help families struggling with soaring living costs, the former Labour shadow chancellor John McDonnell has said. Calling for a radical response to the worst cost of living crisis in a generation, McDonnell said the government needed to take…

John’s speech in the debate on the Rail Strikes in the Chamber

Let me clarify one point if I may. There has been reference to RMT donations to individual Members and the declaration of interests. I thought the declaration of interests was annual, but I make it absolutely clear that the RMT contributed to my constituency party during the general election, which…

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