Andy Burnham: “I want major reform of social care in England to create "a system that works on NHS principles" and where "everyone…”

The firmest of action should be taken on the back of those revelations.

I can tell the House today that I have asked the Chancellor and the Energy Secretary (Miatta Fahnbulleh) to look at whether we can remove standing charges from gas bills and to report back to this House at the earliest opportunity.

I welcome the energy secretary’s decision, which will protect hundreds of jobs and help keep millions of homes warm this winter.

It would be a "dereliction of duty" not to explore a deeper partnership with the bloc