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.

Today we will witness a historic landmark in Parliament as we debate the proposals to take back control of the fishing waters around the United Kingdom. This key bill - the first in forty years - is an important part of our Brexit legislation.

New figures have shown that our Eat Out to Help Out scheme has now been used over 64 million times, delivering a vital boost for our hospitality sector which has been hit hard by coronavirus.  I know from the conversations I've had with local business owners that the scheme has made a big differe

Following new advice from the World Health Organisation, we have updated our guidance on using face coverings in schools so that parents, pupils and teachers have the confidence they need to get back into the classroom.

The Government has announced a multi-million-pound package to help schools boost early language skills for those in Reception – ensuring no child is left behind as a result of the coronavirus. 

Many parents will be looking forward to the return of schools! Others understandably will be nervous about their children going back to school. 

Today, the Health Secretary will announce that wearing a face-covering will become mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England from 24 July, as we continue to control the virus and save lives. 

Last week, the Chancellor of the Exchequer urged the British public to support our restaurants, cafe and pubs by eating out to help out. In Great Yarmouth, we have so many great small businesses that will rely on local people popping in for a bite to eat over the next few months.

During my time as a Home Office minister, I was greatly concerned about the number of assaults experienced by police officers and other emergency workers. It is unacceptable that those who are on the front-line protecting us are subject to such intolerable behaviour.