Global Hand Washing Day 2020

Global Hand Washing Day 2020

Today is Global Handwashing Day! It is an opportunity to remind ourselves of the importance of hygiene and hand washing, and it is more important than ever in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic to remember that washing our hands is an important part of beating this...
Skills Boost to benefit all Adults

Skills Boost to benefit all Adults

Speaking with local businesses and employers I know how much skills for employment, for today and for the future, really do matter and that’s why I welcome the Prime Minister’s recent announcement that all adults without an A’ Level or equivalent qualification will be...
Global Britain takes centre stage!

Global Britain takes centre stage!

As we end our transition period with the European Union we are putting in place plans to make Great Britain and Northern Ireland a truly more global country. Global in its outlook working with new friends and old allies alike. We have already signed a new trade deal...
Supporting our Emergency Workers!

Supporting our Emergency Workers!

As a nation we all value our emergency service workers and throughout the Covid-19 pandemic they have all gone the extra mile to protect residents and communities. So I am pleased that the Government are increasing the maximum penalty for people who attack our...
An Economic Response for the Winter!

An Economic Response for the Winter!

The Government’s Winter Economic Plan announced last week is a comprehensive response to help us as a nation deal with a resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic. As a Government we are determined that the virus will not threaten our economic recovery, but we have all got...