MP says we have an historic debt to Hongkongers The Chinese Parliament has passed a national security law which, if implemented, would erode Hong Kong’s longstanding rights and freedoms. These are guaranteed until 2047 under the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration which paved the way for the transfer of Hong Kong from Britain to China....
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MP says extra support will go a long way Councils are playing an essential role in responding to the coronavirus outbreak, but are facing financial pressures due to having to run extra services, such as supporting the vulnerable, whilst their usual sources of revenue are reduced or even stopped altogether. The Government has announced...
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MP encourages individuals to use the scheme The Chancellor the Exchequer has announced that the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme will be extended. There will be a second and final grant in August, which will be a taxable grant worth 70% of the average monthly trading profit for three months, paid in a single instalment...
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MP encourages eligible companies to claim The Government’s Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme is now live. Employers with fewer than 250 employees can claim for coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay. The repayment will cover up to a fortnight of the applicable rate of sick pay. For details of eligibility and how to claim, please...
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MP encourages charities and social enterprises to apply Today the Government’s £200 million Coronavirus Community Support Fund opens for applications. This fund aims to support charities and social enterprises which are helping to meet the needs of vulnerable people affected by the coronavirus outbreak by giving grants, and is part of the Government’s support...
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MP highlights testing for all care staff and residents The Government is providing an additional £600 million to help reduce the spread of coronavirus in care homes, with Essex’s allocation of these funds standing at over £16 million. This forms part of a wider support package, including access to PPE and training, for the...
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MP: Labour is coming to terms with life outside the EU Earlier this week the new Labour Leader, Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP, opted not to join other opposition parties, including the Liberal Democrats and the SNP, in calling for an extension to the Transition Period, which is due to expire at the...
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MP says people can now move house The Secretary of State for Housing, Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, has announced a plan to enable people to move home safely and to re-start the housing market whilst respecting social distancing. Under this plan, estate agents’ offices can open, viewings are permitted, show homes can open...
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MP encourages employers to read and follow guidance As part of the next phase of responding to the coronavirus outbreak, the Government is encouraging people who can not work at home to return to their workplace, as long as it is safe to do so. To help employers adapt their premises and practices to...
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MP: We have regained control of trade policy Yesterday US and British officials launched free trade agreement negotiations. The current round, conducted via video conference due to the coronavirus outbreak, will continue for a fortnight. Analysis suggests that this free trade agreement could lead to a £15 billion increase in trade, benefitting every region...
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