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Sadiq Khan – 2021 Comments on 10th Anniversary of Disorder in London
The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 6 August 2021.
Our city has been through a lot since the disorder of summer 2011, and there is no escaping the reality that some of the complex and entrenched causes of the riots – inequality, poverty, lack of opportunity and the need for better relations between our police and London’s diverse communities – remain.
It’s crucial we tackle these challenges head on by advocating for increased funding and support to help regenerate the most deprived parts of our city. I have also made delivering better opportunities for young people in those disadvantaged neighbourhoods a cornerstone of my Mayoralty.
Young people need constructive things to do, that is why I’ve already invested in positive opportunities for more than 110,000 young Londoners, supporting them into education, training, culture and sports and diverting them away from criminal gangs and violence. I have also developed an Action Plan, in consultation with communities, to improve trust and confidence in the Metropolitan police to address concerns about the disproportionate use of certain police powers, particularly those affecting Black Londoners. But it’s clear we need to do much more.
As Mayor, I am committed to securing a better future for all Londoners and ensuring that nobody is left behind. That’s why I launched London’s biggest regeneration fund which has so far invested more than £75 million to 138 innovative regeneration projects with a strong emphasis on business support and making a difference on the ground in local communities – particularly those most impacted by the disorder.
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Iain Stewart – 2021 Comments on the Turing Scheme
The comments made by Iain Stewart, the UK Government Minister for Scotland, on 6 August 2021.
Living, studying and working abroad is an invaluable way to broaden the mind, learn new skills and experience different cultures. It’s great that this scheme will give Scottish students from all backgrounds the opportunity to take up placements right across the globe.
The UK Government is working hard to create a truly Global Britain, in which the benefits of enhanced relationships with nations around the world are felt in every part of the country. The Turing Scheme is a major step forward in reaching this goal.
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Dominic Raab – 2021 Joint Statement on MV Mercer Street Attack
The joint statement issued by the G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union on 6 August 2021.
We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union stand united in our commitment to maritime security and the protection of commercial shipping. We condemn the unlawful attack committed on a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman on 29 July, which killed a British and a Romanian national. This was a deliberate and targeted attack, and a clear violation of international law. All available evidence clearly points to Iran. There is no justification for this attack.
Vessels must be allowed to navigate freely in accordance with international law. We will continue to do our utmost to protect all shipping, upon which the global economy depends, so that it is able to operate freely and without being threatened by irresponsible and violent acts.
Iran’s behaviour, alongside its support to proxy forces and non-state armed actors, threatens international peace and security. We call on Iran to stop all activities inconsistent with relevant UN Security Council resolutions, and call on all parties to play a constructive role in fostering regional stability and peace.
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Keir Starmer – 2021 Comments on Boris Johnson and Coal Mine Statement
The comments made by Keir Starmer, the Leader of the Opposition, on 6 August 2021.
The Prime Minister has shown his true colours yet again.
For Boris Johnson to laugh when talking about the closure of the coal mines is a slap in the face for communities still suffering from the devastating effects of Margaret Thatcher’s callous actions.
I’m proud to have always stood with our coalfield communities. I represented the miners in court as the Tories tried to close the pits. These communities contributed so much to the success of our country, and then were abandoned.
The Tories didn’t care then, and they don’t care now.
For Boris Johnson to treat the pain and suffering caused to our coalfield communities as a punchline shows just how out of touch with working people he is.
The Prime Minister must apologise immediately.
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Led By Donkeys – 2021 Statement on Sainsbury’s Pulling Advertising on GB News
The statement made by Led By Donkeys on 6 August 2021.
Just got word that Sainsburys has pulled its advertising from GB News and Nigel Farage’s show. Amazing job everyone. After a couple of billboards, an advance at their HQ, more than 2.5 million views on films, and escalating pressure, Sainsbury’s did the right thing. Huge thanks to everyone who contacted Sainsburys, to the volunteers at Stop Funding Hate who’ve been monitoring the channel and to the staff at the supermarket as well for pushing for this change.
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CONSTITUENCY RESULT : Tynemouth
Candidate name Party Gender Number of votes Share (%) Change vs. 2017 for party (percentage points) Alan Campbell Labour Male 26,928 48.1% -8.9 Lewis Bartoli Conservative Male 22,071 39.4% +2.9 John Appleby Liberal Democrat Male 3,791 6.8% +3.7 Ed Punchard Brexit Party Male 1,963 3.5% 0.0 Julia Erskine Green Female 1,281 2.3% +1.2 Election statistics Majority Votes 4,857 Percent 8.7% Rank (1 = highest %) 534 Turnout Constituency 72.5% Region 64.2% UK 67.3% Constituency in 2017 73.4% Size of electorate 77,261 Valid votes cast 56,034 -
CONSTITUENCY RESULT : Twickenham
Candidate name Party Gender Number of votes Share (%) Change vs. 2017 for party (percentage points) Munira Wilson Liberal Democrat Female 36,166 56.1% +3.3 Isobel Grant Conservative Female 22,045 34.2% -3.8 Ranjeev Walia Labour Male 5,476 8.5% -0.7 Stuart Wells Brexit Party Male 816 1.3% 0.0 Election statistics Majority Votes 14,121 Percent 21.9% Rank (1 = highest %) 344 Turnout Constituency 76.0% Region 67.5% UK 67.3% Constituency in 2017 79.5% Size of electorate 84,906 Valid votes cast 64,503 -
CONSTITUENCY RESULT : Tunbridge Wells
Candidate name Party Gender Number of votes Share (%) Change vs. 2017 for party (percentage points) Gregory Clark Conservative Male 30,119 55.1% -1.8 Ben Chapelard Liberal Democrat Male 15,474 28.3% +18.4 Antonio Weiss Labour Male 8,098 14.8% -11.7 Christopher Camp Independent Male 488 0.9% 0.0 Nigel Peacock Independent Male 471 0.9% 0.0 Election statistics Majority Votes 14,645 Percent 26.8% Rank (1 = highest %) 282 Turnout Constituency 73.0% Region 70.2% UK 67.3% Constituency in 2017 72.5% Size of electorate 74,823 Valid votes cast 54,650 -
CONSTITUENCY RESULT : Truro and Falmouth
Candidate name Party Gender Number of votes Share (%) Change vs. 2017 for party (percentage points) Cherilyn Mackrory Conservative Female 27,237 46.0% +1.7 Jennifer Forbes Labour Female 22,676 38.3% +0.7 Ruth Gripper Liberal Democrat Female 7,150 12.1% -2.9 Tom Scott Green Male 1,714 2.9% +1.4 Paul Nicholson Liberal Male 413 0.7% 0.0 Election statistics Majority Votes 4,561 Percent 7.7% Rank (1 = highest %) 547 Turnout Constituency 77.2% Region 72.0% UK 67.3% Constituency in 2017 75.8% Size of electorate 76,719 Valid votes cast 59,190