The Prime Minister has set out how we will continue to fight back against the resurgent virus, protecting our NHS and saving lives whilst keeping our children in school and our economy running to safeguard jobs and livelihoods.
Tonight I shall vote to back Britain's farmers as the House of Commons considers the details of legislation that will put in place a new system of support for our farmers.
It's a financially worrying time for many businesses and organisations across Great Yarmouth as they cope with the impact of COVID restrictions. The Government has announced several packages since the beginning of the pandemic that has helped in a wide range of different circumstances.
At the 2019 General Election, I campaigned with a pledge to secure further investment in our local NHS including for improvements to the James Paget Hospital. Today, the Conservative Government has announced a funding package that goes much further than an upgrade of the hospital.
Today in a major speech the Prime Minister has set out our plan to transform the provision of skills so that we can help people to retrain and find new, well-paid jobs as part of our agenda to Build Back Better.
Recent press speculation that suggested funding needed to dual the Acle Straight was off the table caused concern amongst Great Yarmouth businesses and residents. As Member of Parliament, I have long campaigned for these improvements to our local road network and I shared this concern.
Today, we have announced new plans to double the maximum penalty for those assaulting an emergency worker – from 12 months to 2 years – offering greater protection to our frontline heroes and delivering stronger punishments to these vile thugs for their appalling behaviour.
Last night, I joined the Prime Minister in the voting for the UK Internal Market Bill - which protects our United Kingdom and delivers on our manifesto commitment of ensuring unfettered trade across the whole country.
