Matthew Pennycook MP is the shadow minister for climate change
December 2020
Talk is cheap when it comes to climate action. Now the government must deliver
Matthew Pennycook
Despite Boris Johnson’s pledges, the UK is way off course on its path to net zero emissions. It’s Labour’s job to force the issue, says Matthew Pennycook
August 2020
Biden has shown that bold climate action is now common sense. Will UK politicians learn?
Matthew Pennycook
His pledge to create millions of well-paid jobs, boost public transport and cut inequality highlights Britain’s lack of ambition, says Matthew Pennycook, shadow minister for climate change
January 2013
A living wage can work. Here's how
Matthew Pennycook
Matthew Pennycook: There is no legislative magic wand that will make the living wage the norm, but it is an idea worth fighting for
May 2012
More large companies can afford to pay a living wage
Matthew Pennycook
Matthew Pennycook: Key sectors of the economy should be in a position to provide an adequate standard of living for low-paid employees
November 2011
Undermining social housing will damage communities
Matthew Pennycook
Matthew Pennycook: The government's social housing agenda will price out low-income households from vast swaths of urban England
October 2011
The minimum wage laws are regularly flouted
Matthew Pennycook
Matthew Pennycook: The powers to clamp down on rogue employers who pay less than the minimum wage must be enforced
August 2011
You told us
Sub-standard rented housing is blighting Britain
Matthew Pennycook
Matthew Pennycook: You told us: More people are being forced into private rented housing, and at the bottom end of the market they face unsafe living conditions
July 2011
Labour must lead on the living wage
Matthew Pennycook
Matthew Pennycook: David Cameron has paid lip service to the living wage, but Labour matched words with deeds. Now it must make it policy
