The comments made by Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, on 3 August 2021.
I’m thrilled that apprentices and employers in freelance industries such as film and TV can start to benefit from our new flexi-job apprenticeship scheme as part of our Plan for Jobs.
Together, we’re creating exciting new opportunities for apprentices and employers – harnessing the skill and talent of today for the jobs of tomorrow.
The comments made by Gillian Keegan, the Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, on 3 August 2021.
We want to build an apprenticeship system that enables everyone to get the experience and knowledge they require to get the job they want, while ensuring employers have a diverse talent pipeline to meet their skills needs.
Our flexi-job apprenticeships will unleash exciting new opportunities in sectors such as the creative industries and construction where employment is increasingly flexible and project-based, while also helping larger organisations to grow starts in their supply chains, levelling up chances for people to build the life they want.
The comments made by Kate Green, the Shadow Education Secretary, on 3 August 2021.
Under the Tories the number of new apprenticeships is plummeting, with tens of thousands of people unable to access these opportunities.
Support for greater flexibility does little to end the stark decline in apprenticeship starts, particularly for those young people who could benefit most.
The Government must get a grip, stop tinkering at the edges and put forward a credible plan to put education and training at the heart of our economy recovery from the pandemic.
The comments made by Anneliese Dodds, the Chair of the Labour Party, on 3 August 2021.
The public will be appalled that the Co-Chair of the Conservative Party’s company was marketing the same tests used by the NHS to its super rich client base in April last year – a time when even care homes weren’t able to access the tests many of their staff and residents needed.
We need to know just who in the Conservative Party knew what Mr Elliot was up and what action they are going to take in light of these allegations.
The daily revelations about Ben Elliot raise serious questions about the Prime Minister’s judgement in appointing him to his post and the culture within the Conservative Party.
There cannot be one rule for senior Conservatives and their cronies, and another rule for everyone else.
The comments made by Angela Rayner, the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, on 3 August 2021.
The British people want to be able to work flexibly after Covid and the Chancellor seems to be the only person who doesn’t recognise the benefits that flexible working can deliver to workers and employers alike.
The Chancellor should check the manifesto that he was elected on in 2019 which committed the Government to making flexible working the default. The Chancellor and his colleagues should bring forward the Government’s promised Employment Bill so we can enshrine the right to flexible working in law.
Labour will give all workers the right to flexible working so everyone can enjoy the benefits of flexible working and make their own minds up about what works for them so that work fits around our lives instead of dictating our lives.
The comments made by Liz Kendall, the Shadow Social Care Minister, on 3 August 2021.
These heartbreaking figures are a stark reminder of the devastating impact drugs have on families and communities across the country.
Drug treatment services are vital not just for those who are themselves struggling with substance abuse issues, but also the wider community. Yet, a decade of Tory cuts to drug treatment and addiction services and chronic underfunding of local councils has left us ill-equipped to tackle the scourge of addiction.
The Government must take action now. We need a new settlement for public health services, a clear target to reduce inequalities and action to minimise harm and help prevent so many dying from addiction.
| Candidate name | Party | Gender | Number of votes | Share (%) | Change vs. 2017 for party (percentage points) | ||
| Chris Elmore | Labour | Male | 17,602 | 49.7% | -12.7 | ||
| Sadie Vidal | Conservative | Female | 9,797 | 27.7% | +2.5 | ||
| Christine Roach | Brexit Party | Female | 2,991 | 8.5% | 0.0 | ||
| Luke Fletcher | Plaid Cymru | Male | 2,919 | 8.2% | +0.7 | ||
| Anita Davies | Liberal Democrat | Female | 1,460 | 4.1% | +2.5 | ||
| Tom Muller | Green | Male | 621 | 1.8% | 0.0 |
| Election statistics | ||
| Majority | ||
| Votes | 7,805 | |
| Percent | 22.1% | |
| Rank (1 = highest %) | 342 | |
| Turnout | ||
| Constituency | 61.5% | |
| Region | 66.6% | |
| UK | 67.3% | |
| Constituency in 2017 | 65.1% | |
| Size of electorate | 57,581 | |
| Valid votes cast | 35,390 |
| Candidate name | Party | Gender | Number of votes | Share (%) | Change vs. 2017 for party (percentage points) | ||
| John Nicolson | Scottish National Party | Male | 26,882 | 46.5% | +11.2 | ||
| Luke Graham | Conservative | Male | 22,384 | 38.7% | -2.8 | ||
| Lorna Robertson | Labour | Female | 4,961 | 8.6% | -11.4 | ||
| Iliyan Stefanov | Liberal Democrat | Male | 3,204 | 5.5% | +2.3 | ||
| Stuart Martin | UK Independence Party | Male | 382 | 0.7% | 0.0 |
| Election statistics | ||
| Majority | ||
| Votes | 4,498 | |
| Percent | 7.8% | |
| Rank (1 = highest %) | 546 | |
| Turnout | ||
| Constituency | 73.4% | |
| Region | 68.1% | |
| UK | 67.3% | |
| Constituency in 2017 | 70.6% | |
| Size of electorate | 78,776 | |
| Valid votes cast | 57,813 |
| Candidate name | Party | Gender | Number of votes | Share (%) | Change vs. 2017 for party (percentage points) | ||
| Marion Fellows | Scottish National Party | Female | 20,622 | 46.4% | +7.9 | ||
| Angela Feeney | Labour | Female | 14,354 | 32.3% | -5.4 | ||
| Meghan Gallacher | Conservative | Female | 7,150 | 16.1% | -4.2 | ||
| Christopher Wilson | Liberal Democrat | Male | 1,675 | 3.8% | +1.6 | ||
| Neil Wilson | UK Independence Party | Male | 619 | 1.4% | +0.1 |
| Election statistics | ||
| Majority | ||
| Votes | 6,268 | |
| Percent | 14.1% | |
| Rank (1 = highest %) | 445 | |
| Turnout | ||
| Constituency | 64.5% | |
| Region | 68.1% | |
| UK | 67.3% | |
| Constituency in 2017 | 61.5% | |
| Size of electorate | 68,856 | |
| Valid votes cast | 44,420 |
| Candidate name | Party | Gender | Number of votes | Share (%) | Change vs. 2017 for party (percentage points) | ||
| Andrea Jenkyns | Conservative | Female | 29,424 | 56.7% | +6.0 | ||
| Deanne Ferguson | Labour | Female | 18,157 | 35.0% | -11.7 | ||
| Craig Dobson | Liberal Democrat | Male | 2,285 | 4.4% | +1.8 | ||
| Chris Bell | Green | Male | 1,107 | 2.1% | 0.0 | ||
| Dan Woodlock | The Yorkshire Party | Male | 957 | 1.8% | 0.0 |
| Election statistics | ||
| Majority | ||
| Votes | 11,267 | |
| Percent | 21.7% | |
| Rank (1 = highest %) | 349 | |
| Turnout | ||
| Constituency | 65.9% | |
| Region | 64.3% | |
| UK | 67.3% | |
| Constituency in 2017 | 68.4% | |
| Size of electorate | 78,803 | |
| Valid votes cast | 51,930 |