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  • Robert Jenrick – 2021 Comments on National Model Design Codes

    Robert Jenrick – 2021 Comments on National Model Design Codes

    The comments made by Robert Jenrick, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, on 30 January 2021.

    We should aspire to pass on our heritage to our successors, not depleted but enhanced. In order to do that, we need to bring about a profound and lasting change in the buildings that we build, which is one of the reasons we are placing a greater emphasis on locally popular design, quality and access to nature, through our national planning policies and introducing the National Model Design Codes.

    These will enable local people to set the rules for what developments in their area should look like, ensuring that they reflect and enhance their surroundings and preserve our local character and identity.

    Instead of developers forcing plans on locals, they will need to adapt to proposals from local people, ensuring that current and new residents alike will benefit from beautiful homes in well-designed neighbourhoods.

  • Grant Shapps – 2021 Comments on Road Upgrades

    Grant Shapps – 2021 Comments on Road Upgrades

    The comments made by Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Transport, on 30 January 2021.

    I am delighted to announce this significant funding package, which will ensure millions of people can continue to travel easily and safely. It’s further proof of this government delivering on its promise to level up the country – putting transport at the heart of our efforts to build back better from COVID-19.

    The projects will help people access work and education, as well as ensuring vital connectivity for local businesses.

    While everyone will see the benefits of these schemes in time, for now, it’s important to remember to only travel for the permitted reasons while we continue to prioritise protecting public health and preventing the spread of the virus. Through staying at home, you can help stop the virus and save lives.

  • Louise Haigh – 2021 Comments on Reversal of EU Decision on Article 16

    Louise Haigh – 2021 Comments on Reversal of EU Decision on Article 16

    The comments made by Louise Haigh, the Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, on 29 January 2021.

    The European Union are right to have stepped back from their decision. This profound misjudgement has caused unnecessary damage and set back efforts to make the Protocol work. The European Union – and all those interested in stability in Northern Ireland – now have a responsibility to redouble their efforts to make the Protocol work.

  • Jess Brammar – 2021 Comments on the Conduct of Kemi Badenoch

    Jess Brammar – 2021 Comments on the Conduct of Kemi Badenoch

    The comments made by Jess Brammar, the editor of the Huffington Post UK, on 29 January 2021.

    Hi Kemi, I am Nadine’s editor. The correspondence you have published here shows the opposite of spreading disinformation – as you know, it is correct and standard practice for journalists to check facts and approach people in public office for comment.

    I’m glad you highlighted our work on how Covid has hit Black people in the UK, much of which has been done by Nadine Writes. You will note that, contrary to your claim we were spreading disinformation, we have not published this story without your response.

  • Dawn Butler – 2021 Comments on the Conduct of Kemi Badenoch

    Dawn Butler – 2021 Comments on the Conduct of Kemi Badenoch

    The comments made by Dawn Butler, the Labour MP for Brent Central, on 29 January 2021.

    Nadine Writes asked a simple question all you had to do was answer her. Now she’s been subjected to vile abuse.

    You have set some nasty people onto a young journalist who is currently grieving a family member. MPs need to be understanding of the impact they have.

  • Keir Starmer – 2021 Comments on Novavax Vaccine

    Keir Starmer – 2021 Comments on Novavax Vaccine

    The comments made by Keir Starmer, the Leader of the Opposition, on 28 January 2021.

    Fantastic news about the Novavax vaccine.

    This is one more step towards getting Britain vaccinated. Thank you to everyone involved in this national effort.

  • Andy McDonald – 2021 Comments on Workplace Safety

    Andy McDonald – 2021 Comments on Workplace Safety

    The comments made by Andy McDonald, the Shadow Secretary of State for Employment Rights and Protections, on 29 January 2021.

    Labour and the trade unions have repeatedly warned that the Government is neglecting workplace protections. Weak and outdated workplace safety rules and a lack of enforcement are putting workers and the general public at risk. Rules on safe workplaces haven’t been updated for the new virus strains or scientific knowledge about how the virus is spread.

    To help prevent the spread of the virus, the Government must clarify the stay at home message, rewrite outdated workplace safety rules and strengthen health and safety enforcement.

  • Nick Thomas-Symonds – 2021 Comments on Lord Frost

    Nick Thomas-Symonds – 2021 Comments on Lord Frost

    The comments made by Nick Thomas-Symonds, the Shadow Home Secretary, on 29 January 2021.

    Government chaos and confusion has led to a significant delay in appointing a permanent National Security Adviser.

    Getting such a crucial appointment wrong, in the face of warnings, shows a worrying error of judgment by the Prime Minister on the crucial issue of our country’s safety.

    National security is Labour’s number one priority and we will continue to put pressure on the Government to get its approach to this vital issue right.

  • George Eustice – 2021 Comments on Burning Heather

    George Eustice – 2021 Comments on Burning Heather

    The comments made by George Eustice, the Secretary of State for the Environment, on 29 January 2021.

    Our peatlands have great potential as a natural store of carbon, as well as protecting habitats, providing a haven for rare wildlife and being a natural provider of water regulation.

    We want to work with land owners to restore the natural hydrology of many of these sites through our new agricultural policy to support our ambitions for the environment. The burning of heather on these sites makes it more difficult to restore their natural hydrology which is why we are taking this step today.

  • Grant Shapps – 2021 Comments on Support for Airports

    Grant Shapps – 2021 Comments on Support for Airports

    The comments made by Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Transport, on 29 January 2021.

    A thriving aviation industry has been central to the success of this country and while we recognise the testing conditions airports are currently facing as a result of the pandemic, I believe that the sector will be ready to bounce back once restrictions are lifted.

    Today’s scheme is another step in the right direction, providing vital support for an industry that is raring to get back to business, once it is safe to do so.