Ben Bradshaw
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Government approach has been bedevilled by mixed messages and conflicting advice
Ben Bradshaw MP says the reason we are more nervous than other countries is because we lack trust and confidence in the Government’s handling of the pandemic → Read More
One thing we can be sure of is the new normal won’t be like the old
Ben Bradshaw MP it is vital Ministers learn from other countries as we come out of the coronavirus crisis → Read More
Boris Johnson’s Brexit strategy already lies in tatters
Ben Bradshaw MP says that Boris Johnson’s deal, if he gets one, or no deal, if he doesn’t, should be put back to the people against Remain in a confirmatory referendum. → Read More
General election or a referendum on Brexit deal are only escape routes from gridlock
Ben Bradshaw MP says that a Tory leadership contest won't change the parliamentary maths and there will be no mandate for any no-deal Brexit → Read More
This is the worst failure of UK governance since the Suez Crisis
Ben Bradshaw MP says Theresa May has missed several opportunities to pass her Brexit deal → Read More
Corbyn Sneers at Second Referendum
Andrea Leadsom told BBC Radio 4’s Today… “He’s made his views on Brexit on the record, and the problem with that of course is that the chair’s impartiality is absolutely essential. … He’s made his views known on Brexit… it’s a matter for him but nevertheless it’s a challenge and all colleagues need to form their own view of that.” → Read More
Theresa May is playing Russian Roulette with our country’s future
Ben Bradshaw MP says that it is inconceivable that the rest of Europe are going to re-open, or unpick, the legally-binding Withdrawal Agreement. → Read More
Billions of pounds has been wasted on 'kamikaze' no-deal contingency plans
Ben Bradshaw MP says that Theresa May's Brexit deal is still doomed, the kamikaze no deal won't happen, and Parliament needs to move on to a more practical alternative → Read More
People’s Vote is the only way out of Brexit gridlock Parliament is facing
Ben Bradshaw MP says he will vote against the Government’s Brexit “deal”, a General Election is unlikely as 'Turkey's don't vote for Christmas', so a People's Vote is the only solution left → Read More
Ben Bradshaw on Dawlish rail line and the sea-change in public opinion on Brexit
"We can see the mess the Government has made of the negotiations and that the Brexit now on offer will be a far cry from what was promised" → Read More
No aspect of our local life in Exeter is immune from the impact of Brexit
Ben Bradshaw MP says he makes no apology for fighting to avoiding the additional damage of a hard or no-deal Brexit → Read More
Antisemitism and islamophobia rows show the current sorry state of British politics
Ben Bradshaw MP says when the country faces unprecedented peace-time challenges, Labour and the Conservatives have been mired in controversies about antisemitism and islamophobia. → Read More
We are running out of time to solve Britain’s self-inflicted Brexit crisis
Ben Bradshaw has called on MPs to 'discover their spines and act in the national interest' to stop Britain falling off a cliff → Read More
Brexit won’t happen, and here is why
12 months ago to the day, Ben Bradshaw said the following about Brexit in his column → Read More
A strong case to legalise cannabis and take crime off the streets
Ben Bradshaw MP says change is overdue and drugs like cannabis should be treated as a health rather than a criminal justice issue → Read More
No surprise that record numbers of European nurses and midwives are quitting Britain
Ben Bradshaw MP says that the uncertainty over Brexit is the prime cause. → Read More
The advantages of a Exeter city centre site for pool and bus station are obvious
Ben Bradshaw gives his views on the bus station and the St Sidwell's point redevelopment → Read More
Exeter City Council would dearly love to build more council homes, but the Government won’t let it
Ben Bradshaw MP explains why all these flats being built for students, but local people can’t get a house → Read More
Unless Brexit talks go well, there could be ANOTHER General Election
Ben Bradshaw says that very little has changed since the start of 2017 - and that Brexit continues to suck the life blood out of Government and the economy → Read More
Ben Bradshaw: Exeter needs to tackle the avoidable killer that is air pollution
I’ve been taking part a unique House of Commons inquiry into the problem → Read More