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  • Therese Coffey – 2022 Comments at G7 Employment Ministers Meeting

    Therese Coffey – 2022 Comments at G7 Employment Ministers Meeting

    The comments made by Therese Coffey, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, on 24 May 2022.

    Moving away from high carbon jobs to green jobs is a crucial part of achieving our net zero goals. The creation of high-quality jobs in sustainable sectors, ensures the opportunities are well paid.

    I very much support the sharing of knowledge and expertise with counterparts across the globe and welcome the opportunity to build on the UK’s G7 Presidency of 2021. It’s essential we work together to grow the economy to address the cost of living.

  • Greg Hands – 2022 Comments on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme

    Greg Hands – 2022 Comments on the Boiler Upgrade Scheme

    The comments made by Greg Hands, the Energy Minister, on 23 May 2022.

    The Energy Security Strategy showed our strong commitment to powering Britain with homegrown renewable and nuclear energy.

    Thanks to the government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme, heat pumps using this clean, cheaper electricity will be the cheaper, obvious choice for households choosing to replace their fossil fuel boiler.

    It will also kick-start a British manufacturing industry that will help bring down prices even further whilst creating huge investment and job opportunities.

  • Grant Shapps – 2022 Statement on the Opening of Crossrail

    Grant Shapps – 2022 Statement on the Opening of Crossrail

    The statement made by Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Transport, on 24 May 2022.

    As iconic as its namesake, the Elizabeth line is a beacon of British success, not just for this marvel of engineering but for the enormous benefits it brings to the entire nation with £42 billion for the UK economy and 55,000 jobs just 2 of many.

    London’s transport network is its lifeblood and the £9 billion we’ve contributed to make the Elizabeth line a reality is once again testament to our unwavering support for this marvellous city, its inspiring people and the millions of visitors it attracts every year.

  • Boris Johnson – 2022 Comments on Public Transport Plans

    Boris Johnson – 2022 Comments on Public Transport Plans

    The comments made by Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, on 24 May 2022.

    As the Elizabeth Line opens to the public, we know it’s not just Londoners that will reap the rewards, but the whole country – because better transport grows the economy, levels up opportunity and creates jobs.

    Just last week, official figures showed that under this Government unemployment has fallen to the lowest level in nearly half a century, just 3.7 per cent – which shows our drive to get people into jobs is working.

    And we’re going further and faster to ensure that by investing in infrastructure right across the UK, our massive transport projects will get the nation firing on all pistons again as we recover from the pandemic.

  • Andy Street – 2022 Comments on 50th Anniversary of Spaghetti Junction

    Andy Street – 2022 Comments on 50th Anniversary of Spaghetti Junction

    The comments made by Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands, on 24 May 2022.

    Spaghetti Junction has become an iconic Brummie landmark so it’s only right that we celebrate its 50th anniversary.

    At the time of its inception, it was actually considered a real engineering feat. So much so that my grandfather used to take me to visit whilst it was being built.

    Over the years, it has played an important role in enabling goods, people and business to flow in and out of the region and will no doubt continue to do so for many years to come – not least in the year we play host to the Commonwealth Games.

  • Roger Gale – 2022 Comments on Boris Johnson Misleading Parliament

    Roger Gale – 2022 Comments on Boris Johnson Misleading Parliament

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

    I believe that the PM has misled the House of Commons from the despatch box. That is a resignation issue. I have made my own position clear. It is now a matter for my Conservative parliamentary colleagues to decide whether or not to instigate a vote of no confidence.

  • Boris Johnson – 2022 Comments on Anthony Albanese Becoming Prime Minister of Australia

    Boris Johnson – 2022 Comments on Anthony Albanese Becoming Prime Minister of Australia

    The comments made by Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, on 21 May 2022.

    Congratulations to Anthony Albanese on your election as Prime Minister of Australia.

    Our countries have a long history and a bright future together. As thriving likeminded democracies we work every day to make the world a better, safer, greener and more prosperous place.

    As we reap the rewards of our comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, the AUKUS partnership and the unmatched closeness between the British and Australian people, we do so knowing that the only distance between us is geographical.

    I look forward to working with Prime Minister Albanese in the weeks, months and years ahead as, together, we tackle shared challenges and demonstrate the importance of our shared values.

  • Trudy Harrison – 2022 Comments on Self-Driving Cars

    Trudy Harrison – 2022 Comments on Self-Driving Cars

    The comments made by Trudy Harrison, the Transport Minister, on 23 May 2022.

    We know that self-driving vehicles have the potential to revolutionise the way we travel, making our future journeys cleaner, easier and more reliable. But our absolute priority is harnessing the technology to improve road safety.

    With around 88% of road collisions currently caused by human error, this funding will drive the introduction of new technology to improve travel for all, while boosting economic growth and highly skilled jobs across the nation.

  • Nadhim Zahawi – 2022 Comments on Children’s Social Care

    Nadhim Zahawi – 2022 Comments on Children’s Social Care

    The comments made by Nadhim Zahawi, the Secretary of State for Education, on 23 May 2022 following the publication of the review by Josh MacAlister.

    This is the start of a journey to change the culture and dramatically reform the children’s social care system.

    Everything we do to raise the outcomes for children and families must be backed by evidence. This report will be central in taking forward our ambition to ensure every child has a loving and stable home and we will continue working with experts and people who have experienced care to deliver change on the ground.

    I am grateful to Josh MacAlister for his work, as well as to the families, young people, and professionals who shared their experiences.

    We are ready to meet the challenge set by this review and I will set out my plans for bold and ambitious change in the coming months.

  • Kwasi Kwarteng – 2022 Comments on Tim Pick and the Offshore Wind Scheme

    Kwasi Kwarteng – 2022 Comments on Tim Pick and the Offshore Wind Scheme

    The comments made by Kwasi Kwarteng, the Business and Energy Secretary, on 20 May 2022.

    We are delighted to appoint Tim Pick as the UK’s first Offshore Wind Champion and begin the process of supporting British jobs and offshore wind manufacturers with £160 million of government funding.

    Our announcement today represents another important step in our ambitious plans to accelerate offshore wind as a source of affordable, homegrown energy for the UK and drive down bills for households.