MP: It is right the Commission apologises for historic inequality Following the publication of the Special Committee Report on Historical Inequalities, in the House of Commons today the Secretary of State for Defence will apologise for the unequal treatment of predominately black and Asian soldiers who died fighting for the British in the First...
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MP says Britain’s reputation must be upheld Today the Overseas Operations Bill returns to the Commons following its passage through the Lords. The Bill contains measures to help prevent the legal pursuit of British troops when no new evidence has come to light by introducing a new five-year limit on the time in which...
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MP: Over 10 million people have received second dose At the weekend the vaccination programme passed the 10-million mark for second doses. This means that over 10 million people, including the most vulnerable to covid-19, have received their full course of vaccines. Across the country nearly 33 million people have received at least their...
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MP says thoughts are with the Queen and Royal Family Responding to the sad news that Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has died, John said, “I am deeply saddened by this news, and my first thoughts are with the Queen and the Royal Family. Prince Philip gave a lifetime of public service, serving our...
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MP: Vaccines are very safe and effective All the evidence continues to show that vaccines are safe and effective, with many millions of doses safely administered both in the UK and worldwide. Our vaccine experts are constantly monitoring the data from the vaccination programme, and in line with some data suggesting a possible link...
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MP encourages eligible manufacturers to apply to fund The Medicines and Diagnostics Manufacturing Transformation Fund opens for applications today. Announced last November, this new £20 million fund will support the manufacture of medicines, diagnostics and MedTech in the UK. This will boost Britain’s life sciences manufacturing, creating economic opportunities and increasing the number of...
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MP encourages local businesses to consider scheme Today the Government launches the Recovery Loan Scheme, which will provide further support to help protect businesses and jobs. Businesses large and small will be able to access loans varying in size from £25,000 up to a maximum of £10 million, which include 80% Government guarantee and...
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MP: Second doses important Yesterday the Prime Minister confirmed in his statement that the coronavirus data will enable Step Two of the roadmap to proceed as forecast. From 12th April shops, gyms, zoos, holiday campsites, personal care services (such as barbers) and beer gardens and outdoor hospitality can reopen. The Prime Minister also urged...
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MP looks forward to sector reopening Across the country the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund is using nearly £400 million to support more than 2,700 culture and heritage organisations and independent cinemas. This is part of the Government’s wider spending, amounting to almost £2 billion, to support the arts during the pandemic. In Basildon and...
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MP: Essex to receive an additional £1,334,287 The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has announced that the Covid Winter Grant Scheme will be extended to April. This scheme has enabled Local Authorities to provide targeted extra support to families and individuals, keeping them warm and well-fed over the winter period, with a...
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