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The Government have provided links to Guidance and there are helplines on a number of areas. I called for a statement from each Department and sector and helplines at Business Questions on 19 March 2020. I hope this helps. The advice and assistance may well be updated so do check the main Gov.uk website. Please
I visited Mindful Gifts CIC in Darlaston on Friday 20 March 2020. This wonderful shop will be operating as a community food and essential items outlet to help people who need essential items such as toilet paper, tinned foods and other grocery staples. They will be operating a 'delivery service' available for people who are
On Thursday 19 March 2020 I responded to the Business Statement on the day that the Government introduced the Coronavirus Bill in the House of Commons. The Bill will be debated on Monday 23 March 2020. You can read my full speech here:
There are changes to public access of Parliament in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and the announcements made by the Prime Minister and Health Secretary. As the country works together against the coronavirus this means Parliament will need to restrict certain aspects of everyday life to prevent the risk of exposure to the public whilst
Many senior citizens will be concerned and need advice on how to stay safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. Please note: this is the most updated available advice as of Tuesday 17 March 2020.
Following calls from the Opposition, the Government announced reforms to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and benefits on Friday 13 March 2020 which will help delay the spread of Covid-19 and ensure people are not penalised for doing the right thing. These measures will provide a boost of almost £0.5 billion to our welfare system. They
During Business Questions on Thursday 12 March 2020, I urged the Government to think again over TV licence charges for over 75s. On Monday 16 March 2020 the Government and BBC announced their decision to delay TV licence fee changes for the over 75s until August in light of the coronavirus situation. Free TV licences for
I responded to the Government's Business Statement on Thursday 12 March, a day after the Government announced this year's Budget. You can read my full speech below: