"On 1 October, it became mandatory for Government contracting authorities to include social issues like jobs and skills in their procurement processes. That in itself is a good thing, but the social value model they have prepared is flawed.
"I joined the Labour party because I believe in equality and justice, and those are two of the values that I use to judge any Budget. Does it create a more equal society, and is the society that it creates more just? Therefore, there are aspects of the Budget that …..." Barry Gardiner - View Speech
"I am grateful to my hon. Friend for making that point. He is absolutely right, and that money gets recycled throughout our economy.
I think it is a scandal that more than 60% of people in receipt of universal credit are actually in work—often working two jobs to make ends …..." Barry Gardiner - View Speech
Parliament is supposed to be a gathering of the leaders of our community: rational and intelligent human beings capable of horizon scanning and guiding our country to a safe and sustainable future. Instead, it acts like the frog in the pan of gradually boiling water, delaying its …..." Barry Gardiner - View Speech