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Today we come together from across the political spectrum to remember one of our greatest Speakers – the remarkable Betty Boothroyd.
Parliament stands taller because of her service.
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Great to take the time today to speak to people who’ve used the furlough scheme.
I listened to business owners fighting to stay open and employees raring to return. This week we’ll launch Phase 2: flexible furloughing which I hope will help get us back up and running.
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Businesses in England that are closed due to local lockdowns will now be able to claim up to £1500 per property every three weeks.
This will provide a further safety net for businesses who temporarily close their doors. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…
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Great to welcome President @CyrilRamaphosa to Downing Street 🤝
Together we will:
> Unlock investments in infrastructure
> Introduce a new skills and education partnership
> Accelerate growth in green hydrogen and clean technology
gov.uk/government/new…
#UKSAStateVisit
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The whole government is working closely together to tackle COVID-19. We are taking firm action to support your families, your businesses and the public services on which you rely.
We can all help fight this virus by washing our hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
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I’m proud that today we’re levelling the playing field for the next generation of @Lionesses.
That means:
➡️Putting £600 million into school sports
➡️Giving girls access to the same sports as boys in school
➡️Delivering a minimum of two hours of PE every week
#IWD2023
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Homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage due to Coronavirus will now be able to extend their mortgage payment holiday for a further three months, or start making reduced payments.
Read more here: gov.uk/government/new…
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I said we would stop the boats.
Today we have taken a big step forward to do just that, working closely with our French allies and friends. twitter.com/10DowningStree…
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Last week I promised that patients will get the care they need quicker.
This morning I saw how we are doing that at Leeds Community Healthcare by providing intermediate care for patients and reducing the time people spend in hospitals.
Thanks to the team for welcoming me.
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I am appalled by the disgraceful shooting of an off-duty police officer in Omagh tonight.
My thoughts are with the officer and his family. There is no place in our society for those who seek to harm public servants protecting communities.
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I’m looking forward to meeting @vonderleyen in Windsor today for further talks on the shared, practical solutions to the range of complex challenges around the Northern Ireland Protocol. twitter.com/vonderleyen/st…
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The real workers Party. #Budget2020 twitter.com/hmtreasury/sta…
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The new lockdown grants will help businesses to get through the months ahead.
Crucially, they’ll also help sustain jobs, so workers can be ready to return when they are able to reopen. #PlanForJobs gov.uk/government/new…
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Every year thousands and thousands of people come into the UK illegally.
Often we don’t know who they are, where they’re from and why they are here.
These are not bad people, but it makes a mockery of our system and it must stop.
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We will send a one-off £650 cost of living payment directly to around eight million of the lowest income households.
Worth over £5 billion, there will be no need for people to fill out forms – we will send the payment straight into bank accounts.
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2/ Everyone buying a main home under £500,000 will pay no stamp duty at all. It takes effect today until March 31st 2021 and means 9/10 people of main home buyers will pay no SDLT at all.
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🧵We have replaced the original Northern Ireland Protocol and announced the new Windsor Framework.
What's changed? Firstly, the Green Lane
❌ Before: Lengthy paperwork
✅ Now: Simple digital declaration
We’ve removed any sense of a border in the Irish Sea.
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8/ Taken together, I’m announcing over £6bn of extra support through the welfare system.
And to further support the self-employed through the tax system, I’m announcing today that the next self-assessment payments will be deferred until Jan 2021.
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Further details of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme:
✅You'll be permitted to volunteer without risking pay
↩️If made redundant after Feb 28th you can be reemployed and furloughed
📒Government will cover the employer N.I & pension contributions.
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11/ Read the full text of my speech here: gov.uk/government/spe… #COVID19
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Great to catch #WALENG this evening with @OmoniaYouthFC and Porth Community School.
Well done England on a strong performance and for progressing to the knockout stages.
Rob Page’s team have inspired millions across Wales and beyond. They can also be very proud tonight.
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Making the most of @Pret's price cut in response to the VAT reduction that takes effect today for the tourism and hospitality sectors.
As part of our #PlanForJobs this temporary cut will help over 150,000 businesses protect the jobs of 2.4 million people.
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Today the bidding process opens to establish at least seven new Freeports.
As we embrace new opportunities as an independent trading nation, Freeports will create national hubs for innovation, trade and commerce, levelling up communities across the UK. bit.ly/2Uwenid
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
@Conservatives leader.
MP for Richmond (Yorks).