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Anneliese Dodds MP

Anneliese Dodds MP

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Anneliese Dodds is the Labour and Co-operative MP for Oxford East, and former Minister of State for Development and Minister of State for Women and Equalities

Labour MPs Urge Senior Tory To Apologise For Sharing Tweet Claiming Home Secretary’s 'Loyalty Is To Islam'
Communities
Labour MPs Urge Senior Tory To Apologise For Sharing Tweet Claiming Home Secretary’s "Loyalty Is To Islam"
Labour MPs have demanded that Conservative MP and chair of the 1922 Committee Bob Blackman apologise after he shared a tweet that claimed Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s “loyalty is to Islam”.
The UK must use its clout to help stem the shocking violence in Darfur
Foreign affairs
By Anneliese Dodds MP
The UK must use its clout to help stem the shocking violence in Darfur
Late last month, reports began to emerge that the city of el-Fasher in Sudan had fallen to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a militia who are one of the two main belligerents in the country’s horrifying ongoing civil war.
International Development Minister Resigns Over Foreign Aid Cut
Foreign affairs
International Development Minister Resigns Over Foreign Aid Cut
International development minister Anneliese Dodds has resigned over the government's decision to cut the foreign aid budget.
Labour Chair Accuses Tories Of Being Fixated On 'Lanyards And Toilet Tsars'
Social affairs
Labour Chair Accuses Tories Of Being Fixated On "Lanyards And Toilet Tsars"
Labour Party chair Anneliese Dodds has said ordinary voters “don’t care” about which lanyards people are wearing, accusing the Conservative government of being “fixated” on culture wars.
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
Health
Government Maternity Disparities Taskforce Only Met Twice Last Year
The government taskforce responsible for tackling disparities in maternity care only met twice in 2023, despite its terms of reference saying it would meet every two months.
Labour Stands By 'Significant Change' In Its Race Equal Pay Plans
Social affairs
Labour Stands By "Significant Change" In Its Race Equal Pay Plans
Shadow equalities secretary Anneliese Dodds has insisted that Labour's new race equality act will represent "significant change" despite criticism that Labour's proposals could risk making equal pay claims more complicated.
Labour Expects 'Chaos' Parallel Between SNP And Tory Party Conferences
Political parties
Labour Expects "Chaos" Parallel Between SNP And Tory Party Conferences
Chair of the Labour Party Anneliese Dodds has predicted there will be “many parallels” between the SNP’s party conference and the Conservative party conference, as Labour hopes to present itself as the “party of change” for voters across the UK.
Disturbing maternal mortality rates indicate a dereliction of duty by the Conservatives
Health
By Anneliese Dodds MP
Disturbing maternal mortality rates indicate a dereliction of duty by the Conservatives
Giving birth can be the happiest moment of many women’s lives, and the happiest moment for their partners as well.
The Conservatives are ignoring working women. Labour will unleash their talents
Economy
By Anneliese Dodds MP
The Conservatives are ignoring working women. Labour will unleash their talents
The Conservatives have spent a decade letting down women of all ages and all backgrounds.
Our policy ideas are ambitious – but practical too
Political parties
By Anneliese Dodds MP
Our policy ideas are ambitious – but practical too
This week’s Labour Party Conference meets at a critical juncture for our country.
Tory Leadership Candidates Urged To Sack Party Co-Chair Ben Elliot Over Fundraising 'Controversies'
Political parties
Tory Leadership Candidates Urged To Sack Party Co-Chair Ben Elliot Over Fundraising "Controversies"
Labour claimed failing to remove Ben Elliot would make a "mockery" of leadership pledges to clean up party "sleaze".
If Tory MPs allow Johnson to squat in No 10, Labour will bring a vote of no confidence
Political parties
By Anneliese Dodds MP
If Tory MPs allow Johnson to squat in No 10, Labour will bring a vote of no confidence
At the end of a tumultuous week in British politics, one thing remains unchanged: Boris Johnson is still Prime Minister.
MPs And Local Tories Are Divided Over Geoffrey Cox's Caribbean Job Scandal
Parliament
MPs And Local Tories Are Divided Over Geoffrey Cox's Caribbean Job Scandal
Anger is mounting in Parliament over Conservative MP Geoffrey Cox's second job which saw him undertake lucrative legal work in the Caribbean during lockdown, but his local association have thrown their full support behind him.
Disgraced Former Tory MP Rob Roberts Will Be Allowed Back Into The Conservative Party From Monday
Political parties
Disgraced Former Tory MP Rob Roberts Will Be Allowed Back Into The Conservative Party From Monday
A former staff member to Rob Roberts has told PoliticsHome of their concerns over the fact the disgraced MP will be allowed to re-join the Conservative party as a member from Monday next week.
Boris Johnson Says Traffic Light Travel Rules Will Be 'Simple And User Friendly' As Possible
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Says Traffic Light Travel Rules Will Be "Simple And User Friendly" As Possible
Boris Johnson has defended the government's travel scheme as he said restrictions were necessary to avoid "importing" new Covid variants.
Labour Launch A New Policy Plan But Final Proposals Could Still Be Two Years Away
Political parties
Labour Launch A New Policy Plan But Final Proposals Could Still Be Two Years Away
Labour is launching a new plan to come up with policies to fight the Tories – but concrete ideas could still be two years away, PoliticsHome has learnt.
Labour Push For MP-Led Inquiry Into David Cameron And Greensill Lobbying Scandal
Coronavirus
Labour Push For MP-Led Inquiry Into David Cameron And Greensill Lobbying Scandal
Labour will use tomorrow’s opposition day debate to push for an MP-led investigation of David Cameron and Greensill after accusing the government of trying to “mark its own homework” over the scandal.
People Claiming Universal Credit Doubles Since Start Of Pandemic, New Figures Show
Coronavirus
People Claiming Universal Credit Doubles Since Start Of Pandemic, New Figures Show
The number of people claiming Universal Credit has risen by 98 per cent since the start of the pandemic, new figures have shown.
Anneliese Dodds: 'The test and trace failure isn’t just costing lives – it’s costing our economy too'
Economy
By Kate Proctor
Anneliese Dodds: "The test and trace failure isn’t just costing lives – it’s costing our economy too"
Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds is up against one of the most popular men in politics in Rishi Sunak – but she is determined to show Labour can be trusted on the economy. Kate Proctor caught up with one of Keir Starmer’s most senior figures in her home city of Oxford. Photography by Baldo Sciacca
Rishi Sunak Is Boosting The Furlough Replacement Scheme And Offering New Cash Grants After A Backlash From Firms In Tier 2 Lockdowns
Coronavirus
Rishi Sunak Is Boosting The Furlough Replacement Scheme And Offering New Cash Grants After A Backlash From Firms In Tier 2 Lockdowns
The Chancellor has unveiled a fresh financial rescue package with an increase in support for businesses in Tier 2 lockdowns.
Labour urge Rishi Sunak to reconsider ‘historic mistake’ to phase out furlough scheme as it launches major ‘fight for jobs’
Coronavirus
Labour urge Rishi Sunak to reconsider ‘historic mistake’ to phase out furlough scheme as it launches major ‘fight for jobs’
Labour has warned the Chancellor that he has “24 hours to save British jobs” and reverse plans to phase out the furlough scheme.
Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds accuses Rishi Sunak of dodging 'big decisions' by failing to deliver full Budget
Coronavirus
Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds accuses Rishi Sunak of dodging 'big decisions' by failing to deliver full Budget
Anneliese Dodds has accused the Chancellor of putting off the "big decisions" by failing to present a full Budget.
Labour says it is ‘not calling for tax rises’ to pay for coronavirus recovery spending after hint at wealth levy
Coronavirus
Labour says it is ‘not calling for tax rises’ to pay for coronavirus recovery spending after hint at wealth levy
Labour has said it does not want the Government to raise taxes to pay for the ballooning costs of fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
Those with 'broadest shoulders' should bear brunt if taxes rise following coronavirus crisis, says Anneliese Dodds
Coronavirus
Those with 'broadest shoulders' should bear brunt if taxes rise following coronavirus crisis, says Anneliese Dodds
High earners should bear the brunt of any potential tax rises imposed to help the economy recover from the coronavirus crisis, the shadow chancellor has said.
Extend furlough scheme for people in local lockdown, Labour’s Anneliese Dodds demands
Coronavirus
Extend furlough scheme for people in local lockdown, Labour’s Anneliese Dodds demands
Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds is urging Rishi Sunak to keep the coronavirus furlough scheme going beyond October if people are caught up in a local lockdown.
Coronavirus: Number 10 vows ‘strong and swift’ economic recovery as OECD warns Britain will be worst-hit
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Number 10 vows ‘strong and swift’ economic recovery as OECD warns Britain will be worst-hit
Number 10 has vowed to push for a “strong and swift” recovery from the coronavirus downturn as the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development predicted Britain could be worst-hit among G7 nations.
Vulnerable people face 'impossible choice between job or health', warns Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds
Coronavirus
Vulnerable people face 'impossible choice between job or health', warns Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds
Vulnerable people forced to shield against coronavirus for their own safety could face a "furlough cliff edge" unless ministers fix gaps in the scheme, Labour are warning.
EXCL Labour demands ban on 'unacceptable' shareholder payouts for companies getting coronavirus help
Coronavirus
EXCL Labour demands ban on 'unacceptable' shareholder payouts for companies getting coronavirus help
Businesses that have benefitted from the Government's raft of coronavirus support schemes should be banned from paying dividends to their shareholders, Labour is demanding.
After this crisis, there will be no excuse for any business not to pay its way
Coronavirus
By Anneliese Dodds MP
After this crisis, there will be no excuse for any business not to pay its way
When the public looks back on the support it has given business over this period I want it to do so with pride rather than through gritted teeth. That means firms must all play their part in rebuilding public finances
Tax avoidance is a stain on our global reputation and a drain on our public services
Economy
By Anneliese Dodds MP
Tax avoidance is a stain on our global reputation and a drain on our public services
The Treasury needs to work with HMRC to plug the holes in our leaky tax system, fast, writes Anneliese Dodds MP