All articles written by Chris Leslie on PoliticsHome.com

20 Dec 2017 Brexit

MPs should vote to stay in Customs Union as a Christmas 'gift' to Britain

Just because Theresa May has interpreted Brexit to mean leaving the Customs Union doesn’t mean that she has a mandate to do so, says Chris Leslie MP.

03 Nov 2016 Brexit

It is time to reassure business on Brexit

Former Shadow Chancellor Chris Leslie MP writes ahead of the Commons debate today which he has tabled with Liz Kendall MP on the 'effect of the UK leaving the EU on financial and other professional services'.

21 Jul 2016 Brexit

Brexit must not pass Parliament by

Labour MP Chris Leslie outlines why the Commons needs to hold the new Brexit Department and its ministers to account.

09 Mar 2016 Economy

As Osborne sets a Budget for his party, Labour must earn the trust of the country

Former Shadow Chief Secretary and Shadow Chancellor Chris Leslie writes ahead of the Budget: 'with the Chancellor’s focus narrowing, Labour must show we can offer a credible alternative'.

08 Jun 2015 Economy

These hasty spending decisions have ripped up any pretence of a long-term plan

Shadow Chancellor Chris Leslie says George Osborne's announcement of £3bn further spending reductions last week represents a "shambolic approach" to public services, and calls for an independent assessment of the impact of cuts on living standards and productivity.

28 May 2015

Queen's Speech masked the real Conservative agenda

Shadow Chancellor Chris Leslie responds to yesterday's Queen's Speech, which he says "left more questions than answers about the Government's agenda".

30 Jan 2015

A balanced approach to public service efficiencies, not the fanaticism of the Tory right

Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Chris Leslie, says the cross-cutting efficiency reviews reveals an alarmingly relaxed approach when monitoring major contracts and the performance of big suppliers