Nick Thomas-Symonds says “we didn’t sit in the stands at all, we acted in the national interest” over Labour abstaining in the vote on COVID-19 tiers following criticism from ex-England footballer Gary Neville. The shadow home secretary says the measures “weren’t at a level where we could offer” full-throated support, citing a lack of support for people affected.
COVID-19: Labour frontbencher Nick Thomas-Symonds defends abstention
