MP encourages volunteers for Birmingham 2022 Last week marked one year to the beginning of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. The organisers are seeking volunteers to join the ‘Commonwealth Collective’ and support the running the Games while reflecting the diversity of the UK and the Commonwealth. No prior experience is required, and full training...
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MP encourages students to use scheme Today the Government has announced that 40,000 students will be able to study abroad through the new Turing Scheme. This £110 million scheme gives students the chance to study around the world, including in countries such as Canada, Japan and the USA, with 48% of places going to...
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MP writes to Business Secretary Recently it has emerged that private equity companies from the United States are intending to purchase two British defence companies. Meggit makes components used for military and civil aviation, and Ultra Electronics makes some of the key anti-submarine warfare components fitted into Royal Navy and other allied warships. John...
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MP: Programme is part of Government’s £3 billion education recovery plan 2,820 secondary schools across England are receiving funding through the £200 million Summer School Programme. 542,710 pupils are expected to attend a face-to-face summer school this year, with around 75% of eligible mainstream secondary schools participating. The summer schools are providing a range...
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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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