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  • Sajid Javid – 2022 Comments on Appointment of Richard Meddings as Chair of NHS England

    Sajid Javid – 2022 Comments on Appointment of Richard Meddings as Chair of NHS England

    The comments made by Sajid Javid, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, on 22 January 2022.

    I am delighted to confirm Richard Meddings CBE’s appointment as the new Chair of NHS England, I want to thank Lord Prior for his invaluable contribution over the last few years.

    Richard brings to the role a wealth of experience in both the public and private sectors, including years of management in the financial services industry.

    I look forward to working with him as we support the NHS to recover from COVID-19, tackle the backlog, and back our incredible healthcare staff.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on the Service Charges Charter in London

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on the Service Charges Charter in London

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 21 January 2022.

    Shared ownership properties can be a helpful first rung on the housing ladder for Londoners. However, too many homeowners have faced a confusing set of fees and charges. Where service charges are incorrectly administered, leaseholders are often drawn into a time-consuming process to challenge.

    Our new Service Charges Charter will help shared owners have a better experience of home ownership, reducing stress and worry. Housing providers also recognise the benefits that following Charter can bring – leading to more efficient services, and a reduction in complaints.

    I’m proud to have hit every single one of my delivery targets in the current Homes for Londoners: Affordable Homes Programme 2016-2023 and I’m determined to continue leading by example, by doing everything I can within my powers to help leaseholders and improve the shared ownership experience for Londoners.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Tourism in London

    Sadiq Khan – 2022 Comments on Tourism in London

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 20 January 2022.

    The data I am releasing today really underlines just how devastating the drop in tourism in the capital has been – and will continue to be – for years to come.

    It is obvious that many of London’s hospitality, retail, cultural and leisure businesses that rely heavily on tourists will be fighting for their survival for months to come, meaning many thousands of jobs are still at risk.

    I have committed to doing everything I can to support London’s economic recovery now, and in the years to come. But the stark reality is that these sectors won’t be able to sustain pre-pandemic levels of employment until tourists return in significant numbers.

    That’s why I am urging Government to take meaningful action to prevent widespread job losses and the financial hardship this will bring for Londoners, many of whom are already struggling to make ends meet.

  • Grant Shapps – 2022 Comments on Rail Announcements

    Grant Shapps – 2022 Comments on Rail Announcements

    The comments made by Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Transport, on 21 January 2022.

    Train passengers are all too often plagued by an endless torrent of repeated and unnecessary announcements.

    In line with the passenger improvements, we are rolling out with our Plan for Rail we want to see improvements to the railways for those who use them day in day out.

    That’s why I’m calling for a bonfire of the banalities to bring down the number of announcements passengers are forced to sit through and make their journey that little bit more peaceful.

  • Vicky Ford – 2022 Comments on Situation in East Africa

    Vicky Ford – 2022 Comments on Situation in East Africa

    The comments made by Vicky Ford, the Minister for Africa, on 21 January 2022.

    The UK is deepening our ties with our partners across East Africa.

    As the region grapples with one of the worst droughts on record, the UK is providing vital food assistance to vulnerable communities in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia and leading the global effort to support countries on the frontline of climate change.

    “The work of British International Investment across east Africa will provide honest and reliable finance, boost growth and create jobs both in the UK and in the region.

    I am pleased that there are efforts to make peace in northern Ethiopia, where the conflict has caused great suffering to many millions of people. The UK stands ready to support the peace efforts.

    And we are working with our partners in East Africa to tackle some of the key challenges in the region today: security and stability; severe humanitarian crises; getting more girls into school; and increasing access to COVID-19 vaccines.

  • John Healey – 2022 Comments on Medal for Troops at Kabul Airlift

    John Healey – 2022 Comments on Medal for Troops at Kabul Airlift

    The comments made by John Healey, the Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, on 19 January 2022.

    Troops involved in the Kabul airlift totally deserve a medal, and Labour has argued this since early September.

    This was a crisis mission in a conflict zone and our UK forces were exceptional evacuating over 15,000 people facing Taliban threats.

    The military medal is a fitting recognition of their bravery and professionalism, as well as expressing the pride and respect the nation feels in their service.

  • Jonathan Reynolds – 2022 Comments on Government’s Help to Grow Scheme

    Jonathan Reynolds – 2022 Comments on Government’s Help to Grow Scheme

    The comments made by Jonathan Reynolds, the Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Industrial Strategy, on 19 January 2022.

    The Conservatives have become a high tax party because they are a low growth Government.

    The Prime Minister is too mired in scandal to lead. Energy bills are going up, inflation is up and wages are stalling because the Government are asleep at the wheel.

    Labour would save most households £200 or more on their energy bills and get our economy firing on all cylinders with our plan to buy, make and sell more in Britain.

  • Keir Starmer – 2022 Comments on the Defection of Christian Wakeford to the Labour Party

    Keir Starmer – 2022 Comments on the Defection of Christian Wakeford to the Labour Party

    The comments made by Keir Starmer, the Leader of the Opposition, on 19 January 2022.

    The policies of the Conservative government are doing nothing to help the people of Bury South and indeed are only making the struggles they face on a daily basis worse.

  • Keir Starmer – 2022 Comments on Downing Street Apology to the Monarch

    Keir Starmer – 2022 Comments on Downing Street Apology to the Monarch

    The comments made by Keir Starmer, the Leader of the Opposition, on 14 January 2022.

    This shows just how seriously Boris Johnson has degraded the office of Prime Minister.

    The Conservatives have let Britain down. An apology isn’t the only thing the Prime Minister should be offering the Palace today.

    Boris Johnson should do the decent thing and resign.

  • Pat McFadden – 2022 Comments on GDP Figures

    Pat McFadden – 2022 Comments on GDP Figures

    The comments made by Pat McFadden, the Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, on 14 January 2022.

    The UK suffered the worst economic crisis of any major economy, and now the cost of living crisis means our economic recovery is at risk.

    Inflation is hitting working people and weighing on growth. We need urgent action for a stronger economy to achieve prosperity in every part of the country.

    Labour would use our recovery to create a more secure economy by spending wisely, taxing fairly, and getting the economy firing on all cylinders.

    All around the country households are wondering how they will pay the bills this year. The Government has no plan to help them with the cost of living crisis they are facing.