MP: we are taking back control of our waters Yesterday the House of Commons passed the Second Reading of the Fisheries Bill, it having completed its stages in the House of Lords before the summer recess. The Bill sets up the framework for managing our fishing waters as an independent coastal state, enabling the...
Read more »
MP says change will bring some certainty after a difficult period Yesterday the Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP, announced that pupils’ centre-assessed grades will be honoured, rather than those produced by Ofqual’s algorithm for both GCSEs and A-Levels. John said, “The anguish of the last few days has been...
Read more »
MP says employees will not be short-changed The Government is introducing a new law to ensure that furloughed employees receive statutory redundancy pay based on their normal pay, rather than a reduced furlough rate. This will mean that those furloughed under the Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme will not be short-changed if they are made...
Read more »
MP: Government wishes to keep UK Internal Market seamless and coherent At the end of the Transition Period, hundreds of powers previously exercised at EU level will revert to the Government and to the devolved administrations of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. To allow each nation to take full advantage of the new opportunities...
Read more »
MP says measures are win-win for the environment and public health John Baron MP, has today welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of £2 billion to be invested in cycling and walking. Fund will be spent on a range of measures including cycle training, cycle racks, protected bike lanes, consulting to strengthen the Highway Code,...
Read more »
MP says funding paves way for first zero emission long haul flight This morning the Government announced a £350 million fund to cut emissions in heavy industry and to aid the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. This funding will help to decarbonise heavy industry and the construction, space and transport industries, as part...
Read more »
MP says public sector workers make key contribution The Government has today announced that almost 900,000 public sector workers will receive above-inflation pay rises, the majority for the third year in a row. Doctors and dentists will receive a pay rise of 2.8%, benefitting around 69,000 employees. Teachers will receive the largest pay rise...
Read more »
MP extra funds will help pupils catch up The Government has confirmed that state schools in England will receive a £2.2 billion funding increase for next year, as part of its £14 billion settlement for schools. This is a key part of the Government’s election commitment to ‘level up’ opportunity in our schools across...
Read more »
MP: Funding is part of £2,328,381 of extra Covid-19 support for Basildon Council The Government has announced a £500 million package of additional support for councils, which have lost income and incurred unexpected expenses as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, with Basildon Council’s share being £370,853, bringing the total amount of extra Government...
Read more »
MP pays tribute to international health and care staff The Government has launched the health and care visa, which aims to ensure that our health and care services continue to have access to the best global talent by making it easier, cheaper and quicker for healthcare professionals from around the world to come to...
Read more »