Angela Eagle MP

Labour MP for Wallasey

07 Jun Economy

Temporary support will not end the cost of living crisis – we need a long term strategy

At a recent Treasury Select Committee hearing, the governor of the Bank of England warned of an "apocalyptic” situation with food prices fast approaching. This is on top of the doubling of energy costs currently driving many to wonder how they will cope.

08 Mar Books & culture

A powerful and remarkable history: Angela Eagle reviews 'Uncontrollable Women'

A revelatory history of fearless women from the French Revolution to the passing of the Great Reform Act of 1832, Nan Sloane’s tantalising book left me wishing for more

17 May 2021 Economy

After Greensill, we need lobbying reform to shine a light into the dark corners of Whitehall

The Greensill scandal has brought into sharp focus the need for reform of our lobbying laws to ensure there is complete transparency and robust rules for ex-Ministers, Civil Servants and former Prime Ministers which actually have teeth.

15 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

As Covid-19 grips the country, we need a well chaired BEIS committee to scrutinise government

This week, we are running articles from the MPs vying to be the new chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Select Committee. Angela Eagle says she is "hugely experienced in relevant complex economic briefs working as a treasury minister and shadowing BEIS in Opposition."

17 Oct 2019 Home affairs

Compulsory voter ID is nothing more than a shameless attempt at voter suppression

Bringing in compulsory voter ID is an entirely disproportionate response to a thankfully rare problem. But it could disenfranchise already marginalised communities, says Angela Eagle MP.

14 Mar 2016 Education

Government failing to increase 'quality' apprenticeships

Shadow BIS secretary, Angela Eagle, warns that “when it comes to apprenticeships, the Government is overly focused on quantity over quality”.