Jonathan Ashworth

Ex-MP says stroke 'hit me like a lightning bolt'

Jonathan Ashworth says he had no idea he was living with the "silent killer" of high blood pressure.

The former Labour MP says he is "on the mend" after becoming ill on New Year's Day.

Claims that Labour MPs could swap to the Reform Party are dismissed by the shadow Paymaster General.

The party pledges more support for older workers and those with medical conditions.

Shadow minister Jonathan Ashworth says Labour would grow the economy to fund the health service.

Critics say altering the way the cap will be calculated could disproportionately hit poorer people.

Reality Check looks at claims made about the proposed new social care system.

Jonathan Ashworth accuses the Health Secretary Sajid Javid of "being complacent" over Covid with a "stuttering rollout" of vaccines.

Jonathan Ashworth is backing a campaign to ensure the title is protected by law to prevent misuse.

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