MP: Government recognises NHS’ unique role in pandemic The Government has announced that it is accepting in full the independent pay review bodies’ recommendations to give a 3% pay rise – a real-terms increase – to over one million NHS staff. This includes doctors, paramedics and porters. For the average nurse, this will be...
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MP: Increases are in addition to £3 billion in pandemic support The Government is delivering the largest cash increase to school funding in a decade. £14.4 billion more is being invested in education over three years – core school funding increased by £2.6 billion in 2020/21, and is increasing by £4.8 billion and £7.1...
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MP: Essex will receive nearly £3 million in funding The Government’s £64 million ‘Changing Futures’ programme aims to change systems and improve services for people who experience multiple disadvantages, including a combination of three or more of homelessness, substance misuse, poor mental health, domestic abuse and/or contact with the criminal justice system. Essex is...
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MP supports new measures to support local businesses Yesterday the Government published its new high street strategy, which sets out its plans for transforming town centres into vibrant places to live, work and visit. This includes measures to extend pavement licenses and outdoor sales of alcohol for a year, empowering councils to take over...
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MP: Weapons often linked to serious crime Today a tough ban on a wide range of knives, weapons and firearms comes into force as part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to tackle violent crime and serious violence. Cyclone knives, spiral knives and ‘rapid fire’ rifles are among those covered by the ban. Anyone unlawfully...
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MP urges social media networks to take action Following last night’s Euro 2020 football final, there has been racist abuse directed towards members of the England football team. John said, “The England team are the pride and toast of the nation, and they have lifted the country’s spirits during these difficult times. It is...
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