More false claims by Johnson
Dear Prime Minister's Office,
Background:
In March 2021 Boris Johnson claimed that Kier Starmer voted against the NHS long-term plan published in June 2019, which commits to a minimum pay rise of 2.1% for NHS staff. This prompted outrage from Labour MPs and a complaint from the shadow health secretary, Jonathan Ashworth – because no one voted against the NHS Funding Act, which brought the 2.1% pay rise into effect.
FoI request:
Part 1a: Please provide a copy of the evidence held by Boris Johnson to support his claim that 'Kier Starmer voted against the document in question'.
Part 1b: If it exists, please provide a copy of Boris Johnson's apology for making the claim.
Link for public reference:
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Yours faithfully,
Amanda Hart
for Stop UK lies and Corruption.
Our ref: FOI2021/05590
Dear AMANDA HART,
Thank you for your request for information which was received on
12/3/2021. Your request is being handled under the terms of the Freedom of
Information Act 2000 ('the Act').
The Act requires that a response must be given promptly, and in any event
within 20 working days. We will therefore aim to reply at the latest by
14/4/2021.
Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future
communications.
Yours sincerely,
Freedom of Information Team
Cabinet Office
Dear Amanda Hart,
Please find attached our response to your recent Freedom of Information
request (reference FOI2021/05590).
Yours sincerely,
Freedom of Information Team
Cabinet Office
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