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  • Sajid Javid – 2021 Comments on Booster Text Being Sent to UK Phones

    Sajid Javid – 2021 Comments on Booster Text Being Sent to UK Phones

    The comments made by Sajid Javid, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, on 26 December 2021.

    We are texting this Boxing Day for all eligible adults to Get Boosted Now.

    It has never been as important to get protected with the booster – so whether it is in between turkey sandwiches or before the Boxing Day fixtures, whatever your traditions make the booster a part of them this year.

    Millions of vaccine slots are available through the festive calendar so if you’re not boosted and you get this text, take up the offer and get vaccinated.

  • Nick Tolhurst – 2021 Comments on Expanding Freedom of Movement

    Nick Tolhurst – 2021 Comments on Expanding Freedom of Movement

    The comments made by Nick Tolhurst, an author, on Twitter on 25 December 2021.

    UK Government quietly expanding freedom of movement mobility schemes for hundreds of thousands of European workers – including 40 000 farming workers to protect the post Brexit British economy.

    EU not legally obliged to reciprocate so only EU citizens’ mobility improved.

  • Denis MacShane – 2021 Comments Following the Death of Desmond Tutu

    Denis MacShane – 2021 Comments Following the Death of Desmond Tutu

    The comments made by Denis MacShane, the former Labour MP for Rotherham, on Twitter on 26 December 2021.

    My fav Tutuism: “when the white man came to South Africa we had all the land, they had all the bibles. They said “Fall to your knees and pray to the Lord”. When we got up they had all the land and we had all the bibles.”

  • George Freeman – 2021 Comments on the James Webb Space Telescope

    George Freeman – 2021 Comments on the James Webb Space Telescope

    The comments made by George Freeman, the Science Minister, on 25 December 2021.

    Today is a monumental milestone for international and UK space science: the Webb Space Telescope will allow us to go further and deeper to explore and discover our planetary universe.

    The project draws heavily on the world-class expertise of top UK scientists and engineers who were able to deliver vital pieces of this complex and powerful telescope.

    Being at the heart of this international project showcases the innovative talent of the UK’s world-leading scientists and engineers, and emphasises our position as a global science powerhouse.

  • Alister Jack – 2021 Comments on October 2021 GDP Figures for Scotland

    Alister Jack – 2021 Comments on October 2021 GDP Figures for Scotland

    The comments made by Alister Jack, the Secretary of State for Scotland, on 22 December 2021.

    Our focus is on a strong, sustainable recovery, particularly as we face new challenges from the Omicron variant. That’s why this week we doubled the amount of additional funding available to the Scottish Government to tackle Omicron to £440m – and that’s in addition to the record £41 billion per year funding settlement set out in October for the next three years.

    The hugely successful UK Government-funded vaccine and booster programme has never been more important and I’d urge everyone to get their jabs when eligible.

    Helping people back to work is crucial and our Plan for Jobs is working. We’re also investing £191million in projects at the heart of communities across Scotland from three major Levelling Up funds and £1.5billion is going into Growth Deals from Shetland to Selkirk. Building back better and stronger is our priority.

  • Julia Lopez – 2021 Comments on Gigabit Broadband

    Julia Lopez – 2021 Comments on Gigabit Broadband

    The comments made by Julia Lopez, the Digital Infrastructure Minister, on 22 December 2021.

    We are moving rapidly in our national mission to make sure everyone can benefit from faster gigabit-speed broadband. National coverage has jumped from six per cent to sixty-five per cent in just two years.

    The law changes we are consulting on today will help us go further and faster to make our homes fit for the future with the infrastructure people will need to take advantage of new technologies in the coming decades

  • George Eustice – 2021 Comments on EU-UK Fisheries Agreement

    George Eustice – 2021 Comments on EU-UK Fisheries Agreement

    The comments made by George Eustice, the Environment Secretary, on 22 December 2021.

    We have now concluded negotiations with the EU, setting catch levels for 2022. As an independent coastal State, we entered discussions representing the interests of the entire UK fishing industry and have secured certainty for the incoming year.

    The balanced agreement made today provides a strong foundation as we seek to deliver more sustainable fisheries management, as set out in our landmark Fisheries Act.

  • Wes Streeting – 2021 Comments on Prime Minister’s Christmas Covid Announcement

    Wes Streeting – 2021 Comments on Prime Minister’s Christmas Covid Announcement

    The comments made by Wes Streeting, the Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, on 22 December 2021.

    We’re all breathing a sigh of relief that Christmas is going ahead as planned, but the country also deserves some certainty about what comes after Christmas so that families and businesses can plan ahead.

    The virus won’t be taking Christmas off and there’s still a risk of the NHS being overwhelmed in the new year.

    Boris Johnson is too weak to get any measures to keep the country safe through his Cabinet.

    The Prime Minister is focused on clinging on to his job, half his Cabinet are preparing their leadership campaigns, and the country is left with no plan to deal with the imminent threat of Omicron.

    The Government must stop arguing amongst itself, come forward with a plan, and give people and businesses clarity.

  • Stephen Morgan – 2021 Comments on Vaccinations for Children

    Stephen Morgan – 2021 Comments on Vaccinations for Children

    The comments made by Stephen Morgan, the Shadow Schools Minister, on 22 December 2021.

    The Government needs to act on this decision now.

    With the Omicron variant spreading fast, there’s an urgent need to get these jabs in to arms. The Government has taken its eye off the ball on vaccinations for children and young people, with just 47% of eligible children aged 12-15 vaccinated.

    Labour has called for a Christmas vaccine guarantee to offer every eligible 12–15-year-old a vaccination before they go back to school.

  • Lucy Powell – 2021 Comments on Supporting the Cultural Sector

    Lucy Powell – 2021 Comments on Supporting the Cultural Sector

    The comments made by Lucy Powell, the Shadow Culture Secretary, on 22 December 2021.

    Pantos and other cultural events at Christmas are great British traditions, that are now at risk as many productions and live events have seen a dramatic drop off in demand and many, many cancellations due to Covid.

    The Government needs to take further action to support the sector before we see the demise of many of our treasured theatres and venues across the country and a nightmare before Christmas for freelancers and workers for whom this should be their boom time of the year.

    Labour is calling for the Culture Recovery Fund eligibility criteria to be opened up so businesses and workers don’t fall through the cracks, and for the Government to review the Reinsurance Scheme which as designed is totally inadequate. Ministers have lost their grip, and it is theatres and workers across our towns and cities who are paying the price.