MP says Treasury should think strategically At Treasury Questions in the House of Commons this afternoon, John Baron MP said, “The Government’s economic support packages have been some of the most generous anywhere, and essential ‘sticking plasters’ from which many of our constituents have benefitted. But given Covid may be with us some time,...
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The EU must accept Britain is an independent country Yesterday the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, gave a Statement in the House of Commons setting out the Government’s position on the EU negotiations. The Government is still seeking a Canada-style trade agreement with the EU, but the EU’s...
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Researchers seek more volunteers from minority backgrounds and the over-65s To date, approximately 270,000 people across the UK have signed up to participate in Covid-19 studies towards producing a safe and effective vaccine. However, many thousands more are needed, and people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and vulnerable groups – such as...
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MP: Government will continue to offer support Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the Government has provided over £200 billion of support to individuals and business. In Basildon & Billericay, 168 loans under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, worth £41,891,058 in total, have been offered. Likewise, 2,341 Bounce Back Loans, worth £73,801,223...
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MP arts sector makes great contribution As part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Cultural Recovery Package announced earlier this year, the largest one-off investment in culture in our nation’s history, £257 million is being made available to help support 1,300 art organisations across the country. Theatres, museums, performance groups and others across England will...
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MP: Government is implementing manifesto pledge In line with the Government’s General Election manifesto pledge, the Government is today launching the Veterans Railcard. This will allow the 830,000 Armed Forces veterans, who are not covered by existing discounts or railcards, up to one-third off most rail fares from 5th November, and will also extend...
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MP says first duty of Government is to protect life Today the House of Commons is voting on whether to implement or maintain a number of coronavirus restrictions, such as the three tiers announced by the Prime Minister yesterday and the 10.00pm closure for hospitality venues. John Baron MP will be voting with the...
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MP says best to act quickly and exit sooner Following the Prime Minister’s announcements of the three-tier system in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Essex has asked the Government to move it from Tier 1 (medium) to Tier 2 (high). This is in response to rising levels of the coronavirus in...
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MP says businesses should make use of schemes As part of the Government’s response to the coronavirus, local restrictions may be required in some areas to slow the spread of the virus which may include closing down local businesses. If this happens and people can not work, the existing Jobs Support Scheme will be...
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MP highlights three steps for businesses to take now At the end of December, when the transition period expires, the UK will leave both the EU Single Market and the Customs Union. Whether or not there is a trade agreement with the EU, there will be some changes at the border which businesses should...
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