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.

Whilst the government's attention has focussed on our nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic and our recovery to get the economy going again, we've still been preparing for our final departure from the European Union at the end of the year.

Yesterday we announced the next phase of our careful reopening of the economy, with outdoor sports facilities, competitive grassroots sport, open-air performances and beauty businesses to return from 11 July.

The Government;'s announcement of a temporary scrapping of stamp duty on all homes under £500,000 has had an immediate effect here in Great Yarmouth. Within hours of the announcement local estate agent, Daniel Bycroft had already seen an impact.

Chancellor launches Plan for Jobs – supporting, creating and protecting jobs across the country as we emerge from the coronavirus outbreak.

VAT to be cut for six months for all businesses in the hospitality, accommodation and attractions industries, including up to 555 in Great Yarmouth
Public urged to ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ with new voucher scheme to encourage people to support local restaurants throughout August

Today, I am looking forward to the speech that the Prime Minister will make in the West Midlands when he will announce a 'New Deal' for Britain.

I am delighted that the UK and EU negotiating teams met face to face in Brussels yesterday, with both sides having agreed to intensify talks on securing a new trade agreement before the end of 2020.

The Prime Minister has set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get back on their feet and get people back in their jobs.