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  • Kate Green – 2021 Comments on Gavin Williamson’s Competence

    Kate Green – 2021 Comments on Gavin Williamson’s Competence

    The comments made by Kate Green, the Shadow Secretary of State for Education, on 1 January 2021.

    This is yet another government u-turn creating chaos for parents just two days before the start of term. Gavin Williamson’s incompetent handling of the return of schools and colleges is creating huge stress for parents, pupils, and school and college staff and damaging children’s education.

    The government failed to get mass testing for schools and colleges in place when Labour called for it and they have failed to develop credible plans for remote learning when pupils cannot be in school.

    This u-turn was needed to provide consistency in London. However, Gavin Williamson must still clarify why some schools in tier 4 are closing and what the criteria for reopening will be. School and college staff urgently need reassurance that the government is putting proper support in place to make all schools Covid secure work environments.

  • Boris Johnson – 2021 Comments on UK Presidency of the G7

    Boris Johnson – 2021 Comments on UK Presidency of the G7

    The comments made by Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, on 1 January 2021.

    Proud that the UK is taking over the 2021 Presidency of the G7 today. Hosting both the G7 Summit and
    COP26 will make this a hugely important year for Global Britain and I look forward to welcoming our friends and allies as we beat COVID and build back better from the pandemic.

  • Nicola Sturgeon – 2021 Comments on Ireland’s Seat on the UN Security Council

    Nicola Sturgeon – 2021 Comments on Ireland’s Seat on the UN Security Council

    The comments made by Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish First Minister, on 1 January 2021.

    As independent Ireland takes up her seat on the UN Security Council today, not (yet) independent Scotland is taken out of the EU against our will. Time to put ourselves in the driving seat of our own future, Scotland #indyref2

  • Jim McMahon – 2021 Comments on the Aviation Sector

    Jim McMahon – 2021 Comments on the Aviation Sector

    The comments made by Jim McMahon, the Shadow Transport Secretary, on 1 January 2021.

    This piecemeal approach from the Government appears to do very little to protect the rights of workers, who have suffered as a result of opportunistic fire and rehire policies, and leaves the taxpayer to shoulder most of the risk.

    It’s time for the Chancellor to deliver on the full package of support he promised the aviation sector months ago.

  • Liz Truss – 2021 Statement on Ghana-UK Trade Deal

    Liz Truss – 2021 Statement on Ghana-UK Trade Deal

    The statement made by Liz Truss, the Secretary of State for International Trade, on 1 January 2021.

    Today we are pleased to announce that we have reached a consensus on the main elements of a new trade agreement. This provides the basis to replicate, the effects of the existing trade relationship between the UK and Ghana – a relationship which is underpinned by our strong people to people connections and has driven economic growth, created jobs, and inspired creativity and innovation in both our countries.

    The intention is for the Agreement to provide duty free and quota free access for Ghana and the same preferential tariff reductions for British exporters as provided by the arrangement that is currently in force. We intend over the next few weeks to finalise the text of the Agreement to reflect progress made in relation to rules of origin, cumulation arrangements, time bound commitments, provisions for development cooperation and commitments to human rights and good governance.

    We re-affirm our shared ambition to further strengthen our partnership in the future and to work with the West African partners to make progress towards a regional agreement.