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Increase in employment welcome, but Britain is battling double-dip recession made in Downing Street - Byrne

Increase in employment welcome, but Britain is battling double-dip recession made in Downing Street - Byrne

16 May 2012

Liam Byrne MP, Labour’s Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, responding to today’s job figures, said: ... more

With five people chasing every job, slashing benefits even further won't push people into work, it'll push people to the wall

With five people chasing every job, slashing benefits even further won't push people into work, it'll push people to the wall

16 May 2012

Liam Byrne MP, Labour's Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, commenting on reports in tomorrow's Daily Telegraph that the Government may be planning £25 bn further cuts to benefits, said: ... more

A4e contract shows shambles in DWP is spreading - Byrne

A4e contract shows shambles in DWP is spreading - Byrne

15 May 2012

Liam Byrne MP, Labour’s Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, responding to reports that the DWP has been forced to terminate A4e’s Mandatory Work Activity contract in the South East, said: ... more

We might make some progress if Iain Duncan Smith tried running his department properly - Byrne

We might make some progress if Iain Duncan Smith tried running his department properly - Byrne

14 May 2012

Liam Byrne MP, Labour's Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, responding to Iain Duncan Smith's interview in the Daily Telegraph, said: ... more

Open letter to Iain Duncan Smith MP: You should issue a written apology to everyone involved with Remploy - Liam Byrne

Open letter to Iain Duncan Smith MP: You should issue a written apology to everyone involved with Remploy - Liam Byrne

8 May 2012

To: Iain Duncan Smith MP
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ... more