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Nadhim Zahawi – 2022 Comments on the PE and Sport Premium

The comments made by Nadhim Zahawi, the Secretary of State for Education, on 25 June 2022.

I want every child to have the opportunity to develop a love of music and sport, so they can explore their passions and fulfil their potential.

That’s why I’m thrilled that we’re updating our National Plan for Music Education, as well as providing students with around 200,000 new musical instruments.

The PE and Sport Premium will continue to support schools and I hope that upcoming events like the Women’s Euros and Commonwealth Games will inspire more young people to get active.

These opportunities will give thousands more pupils access to an ambitious, enriching curriculum that not only supports them academically, but also supports their physical and mental wellbeing.

June 25, 2022
Liz Truss – 2022 Comments on Girls and Education

The comments made by Liz Truss, the Foreign Secretary, on 25 June 2022.

Supporting women and girls is at the heart of UK foreign policy. Investing in girls’ education is vital for a more sustainable, peaceful and prosperous future.

We are working with our international partners to recover the learning lost during the Covid pandemic, getting 40 million more girls into school and 20 million more girls reading by 2026.

Every girl deserves an education and at CHOGM we are helping to make this happen.

June 25, 2022
Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Support for Refugees

The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 20 June 2022.

It is appalling that refugees from Ukraine and Afghanistan are stranded in unsuitable accommodation after coming to London to seek sanctuary. They have been through the most horrendous experiences, but rather than settling into life in the capital they are stuck and worried about the prospect of homelessness.

I’m doing all I can to build a better and fairer London for everyone by helping councils house refugees through the Right to Buy-back fund, and migrants and refugees navigate the complex immigration system by funding advice services and creating an information hub, but we need the Government to urgently provide funding to local authorities, and to voluntary sector and immigration advice services.

Instead, the Government’s inhumane attempts to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has shown their utter contempt for those in need and serves as a distraction from the urgent need to make practical changes. This cruel approach shames London. I’m urging Ministers to step forward to deliver our country’s obligations to some of the world’s most vulnerable people and ensure that support is there to help others in their time of need.

June 24, 2022
Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Everyone in UK Getting Free Healthcare

The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 22 June 2022.

This Windrush Day, I want to pay tribute to the way that the Windrush Generation has helped to make our city what it is today. Their incredible contribution to our lives must always be valued and never be forgotten, yet the disgraceful treatment they have faced from the Government and the delay in delivering compensation continues to shame our nation.

It is unacceptable that today undocumented Londoners can struggle to access free healthcare due to worries about proving their immigration status, and that many migrant workers are effectively required to pay a double tax through the extortionate immigration health surcharge. The Government must end its hostile environment now and ensure that everyone living in the UK can access healthcare for free – before they create another Windrush scandal.

June 24, 2022
Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Getting 75,000 Digitally Excluded Londoners Online

The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 24 June 2022.

Every Londoner should have digital access, but the sad reality is that too many Londoners lack the skills, technology and infrastructure to get online easily, preventing them from accessing the tools they need to thrive.

“The new Digital Inclusion Service will build on the amazing work already underway to tackle digital exclusion, and bring vital resources such as devices, connectivity, and learning opportunities to the fingertips of those who need them. I’m calling on large businesses and public bodies to join us in upcycling their old laptops and other tech to the new Device Bank to be reconditioned, to help bridge the digital divide, aid London’s recovery and build a better London for everyone.

June 24, 2022
Roger Gale – 2022 Comments on June 2022 By-Election Results

The comments made by Sir Roger Gale, the Conservative MP for North Thanet, on 24 June 2022.

Spin them how you like the by- election results in Tiverton & Honiton and in Wakefield are another vote of no-confidence in a Prime Minister that ought to honourably this morning be re-considering his position. Commiserations to Conservative candidates who deserved better. The soul of our Party is at stake.

June 24, 2022
Tommy Sheppard – 2022 Comments on Independence Referendum

The comments made by Tommy Sheppard, the SNP MP for Edinburgh East, on 24 June 2022.

Six years ago today, Scotland voted overwhelmingly to remain in the EU but was dragged out against our will.

It was democratically indefensible then, just as the Tories’ refusal to accept our mandate for #indyref2 is now. Scotland will be back soon.

June 24, 2022
Stuart Anderson – 2022 Comments on June 2022 By-Election Results

The comments made by Stuart Anderson, the Conservative MP for Wolverhampton South West, on 24 June 2022.

It was not a good night for us with the results that we have just had in the by-elections.

Only opposition parties win when we are divided. We need to listen, learn and unite behind Boris Johnson for the good of the country. This is the time for steady heads and focus.

June 24, 2022
James Cleverly – 2022 Comments on Resignation of Oliver Dowden

The comments made by James Cleverly, the Minister of State for Europe and North America, on 24 June 2022.

Very sorry to see this.

Fighting these by-elections during these circumstances, beyond your control, was always going to be incredibly difficult.

All the best.

June 24, 2022
Oliver Dowden – 2022 Letter of Resignation to the Prime Minister

The resignation letter sent by Oliver Dowden, the Chair of the Conservative Party, to Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, on 24 June 2022.

Dear Prime Minister,

It is with great sadness that I must resign as Chairman of the Conservative Party with immediate effect.

Yesterday’s Parliamentary by-elections are the latest in a run of very poor results for our party. Our supporters are distressed and disappointed by recent events, and I share their feelings.

We cannot carry on with business as usual. Somebody must take responsibility and I have concluded that, in these circumstances, it would not be right for me to remain in office.

It has been a honour to serve in your Cabinets as Party Chairman, Culture Secretary and Minister for the Cabinet Office. In particular, I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to our excellent Conservative volunteers and staffers who work so tirelessly for our cause. They are the backbone of our great party and deserve better than this.

Finally, I want to emphasise that this is a deeply personal decision that I have taken alone. I will, as always, remain loyal to the Conservative Party.

Yours sincerely,

Oliver Dowden.

June 24, 2022