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  • Kemi Badenoch – 2022 Comments on Inclusive Britain Strategy

    Kemi Badenoch – 2022 Comments on Inclusive Britain Strategy

    The comments made by Kemi Badenoch, the Minister for Levelling Up and Communities, on 7 April 2022.

    Our landmark Inclusive Britain strategy makes clear that we are a welcoming country whose strength lies within its communities. So, when people try to create divisions amongst us, we must be unwavering in our resolve to stay united.

    By sharing your views, you will be helping ensure that our work to tackle extremism continues on the right track – so that risks in our communities are easily recognised and swiftly dealt with, and we can build resilience and promote social cohesion.

    Our levelling up mission includes empowering communities – and this call to action is a great example of that ideal in action.

  • Maggie Throup – 2022 Comments on New Calorie Labelling Rules

    Maggie Throup – 2022 Comments on New Calorie Labelling Rules

    The comments made by Maggie Throup, the Public Health Minister, on 6 April 2022.

    It is crucial that we all have access to the information we need to maintain a healthier weight, and this starts with knowing how calorific our food is. We are used to knowing this when we are shopping in the supermarket, but this isn’t the case when we eat out or get a take-away.

    As part of our efforts to tackle disparities and level up the nation’s health, these measures are an important building block to making it as easy as possible for people to make healthier food choices.

  • Sajid Javid – 2022 Comments in Response to REACT-1 Report

    Sajid Javid – 2022 Comments in Response to REACT-1 Report

    The comments made by Sajid Javid, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, on 6 April 2022.

    Thanks to our plan to tackle COVID-19, we are leading the way in learning to live with the virus. We have made huge progress due to the success of our world-leading vaccination programme, access to antivirals for vulnerable people and increased scientific and public understanding about how to manage risk.

    Despite high infection rates, the population now has much stronger protection against COVID-19 than at any other point in the pandemic.

    Vaccines remain our best defence and we are now offering spring boosters to the elderly, care home residents and the most vulnerable – so please come forward to protect yourself, your family, and your community, and continue to follow public health guidance if you test positive.

  • Sajid Javid – 2022 Comments on NHS Ambulances Donated to Ukraine

    Sajid Javid – 2022 Comments on NHS Ambulances Donated to Ukraine

    The comments made by Sajid Javid, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, on 6 April 2022.

    The UK government has stood shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine and provided them with the lifesaving medical equipment they need.

    The invasion has damaged key medical infrastructure and the generous donation of four ambulances by South Central Ambulance Service will ensure people in Ukraine can receive urgent care. It marks the first of many ambulances the UK government and the NHS is donating to Ukraine in the coming days.

  • Rishi Sunak – 2022 Comments on the Health and Social Care Levy

    Rishi Sunak – 2022 Comments on the Health and Social Care Levy

    The comments made by Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, on 6 April 2022.

    This Government will not shy away from the difficult decisions we need to take to fix our social care system and slash NHS waiting times. The Health and Social Care Levy will fund a third more elective care, over 17 million extra diagnostic tests and a cap on the cost of care so people no longer live in fear of losing everything to pay for care.

    The British people deserve the best health care in the world and delivering that is our top priority.

  • Sajid Javid – 2022 Comments on the Health and Social Care Levy

    Sajid Javid – 2022 Comments on the Health and Social Care Levy

    The comments made by Sajid Javid, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, on 6 April 2022.

    The pandemic put unprecedented pressure on the NHS and is causing the Covid backlogs. This investment will go into tackling those backlogs and will help make sure everyone can get the care and treatment they need.

    We can’t have business as usual, which is why we are rolling out Surgical Hubs and Community Diagnostic Centres up and down the country to deliver millions more scans, checks and operations.

    This vital funding will ensure the NHS is equipped to not only reduce waiting times but also tackle the big challenges we face – from cancer to heart-disease and dementia. We will also reform the adult social care system, invest in the workforce and protect people from catastrophic care costs.

  • Boris Johnson – 2022 Comments on the Health and Social Care Levy

    Boris Johnson – 2022 Comments on the Health and Social Care Levy

    The comments made by Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, on 6 April 2022.

    We must be there for our NHS in the same way that it is there for us. Covid led to the longest waiting lists we’ve ever seen, so we will deliver millions more scans, checks and operations in the biggest catch-up programme in the NHS’ history.

    We know this won’t be a quick fix, and we know that we can’t fix waiting lists without fixing social care. Our reforms will end the cruel lottery of spiralling and unpredictable care costs once and for all and bring the NHS and social care closer together. The Levy is the necessary, fair and responsible next step, providing our health and care system with the long term funding it needs as we recover from the pandemic.

  • Grant Shapps – 2022 Comments on Bus Projects

    Grant Shapps – 2022 Comments on Bus Projects

    The comments made by Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Transport, on 4 April 2022.

    Buses are the most popular way of getting around in this country – but for too long people outside of London have had a raw deal.

    The investment we’re making today to ramp up the bus revolution will drive down fares at a time when people’s finances are tight and help connect communities across England.

  • Jacob Rees-Mogg – 2022 Comments on Boris Johnson Being Given Incorrect Information on Illegal Gatherings

    Jacob Rees-Mogg – 2022 Comments on Boris Johnson Being Given Incorrect Information on Illegal Gatherings

    The comments made by Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Leader of the House of Commons, being interviewed by Nick Ferrari on LBC Radio on 4 April 2022.

    JACOB REES-MOGG

    The Prime Minister said that he was told that the rules were followed, but that turns out not to be correct as we know that fines have now been issued. But the Prime Minister can only work on the information he is given.

    NICK FERRARI

    So it was the information that was incorrect and not the Prime Minister?

    JACOB REES-MOGG

    If the Prime Minister is told information that is incorrect and passes that information on, then he has made no deliberate effort to mislead anybody.

    JACOB REES-MOGG

    You don’t for one second countenance the idea that he has attempted to mislead Parliament Mr Rees-Mogg?

    NICK FERRARI

    No I don’t.

  • Kwasi Kwarteng – 2022 Comments on the National Living Wage

    Kwasi Kwarteng – 2022 Comments on the National Living Wage

    The comments made by Kwasi Kwarteng, the Business Secretary, on 1 April 2022.

    We have never been more determined to make work pay, and by providing the biggest cash increase ever to the National Living Wage from today, we are giving a boost to millions of UK workers.

    While no government can control the global factors pushing up the cost of everyday essentials, we will absolutely act wherever we can to mitigate rising costs.

    With more employees on the payroll than ever before, this government will continue to stand up for workers.