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  • Anneliese Dodds – 2021 Comments on Boris Johnson Denying a Crisis

    Anneliese Dodds – 2021 Comments on Boris Johnson Denying a Crisis

    The comments made by Anneliese Dodds, the Chair of the Labour Party, on 5 October 2021.

    Boris Johnson is so out of touch that he can’t see a crisis when it’s staring him in the face.

    Try telling the teacher who couldn’t get into school because she couldn’t find petrol that there’s no crisis.

    Or the social care worker who will lose £1,000 a year when the Government cuts Universal Credit tomorrow, and worrying if he can afford to heat his house.

    The chaos millions of working people are currently facing hasn’t come about by chance. It’s a crisis made in Downing Street, and it’s the Prime Minister’s responsibility to sort it out.

  • David Lammy – 2021 Comments on Dominic Raab’s Conference Speech

    David Lammy – 2021 Comments on Dominic Raab’s Conference Speech

    The comments made by David Lammy, the Shadow Justice Secretary, on 5 October 2021.

    After eleven years of Tory Government, court backlogs have reached record levels, violence and self-harm in prisons have soared, rape convictions have plummeted, and many women have lost confidence in the criminal justice system.

    Yet instead of addressing any of these problems, the new Justice Secretary chose to focus on vague threats to take away ordinary people’s rights.

    The only thing Dominic Raab has demonstrated today is that the Conservatives have no plans whatsoever to fix the crisis they’ve created in the criminal justice system.

  • Sadiq Khan – 2021 Comments on Heavy Vehicles Complying with Tighter LEZ Standards

    Sadiq Khan – 2021 Comments on Heavy Vehicles Complying with Tighter LEZ Standards

    The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 4 October 2021.

    Toxic air pollution causes long-lasting harm and contributes to many thousands of premature deaths every year, so it is really encouraging to see businesses shifting to cleaner vehicles and 95 per cent of heavy goods vehicles now meeting the Low Emission Zone standards.

    I’ve implemented the most ambitious plans to tackle air pollution of any major city in the world – showing what we can achieve together if we are bold enough. I am extending the ULEZ in October because we know it will bring significant health benefits to millions of Londoners and help tackle the climate emergency.

    With the UK set to host COP26 in just a few weeks, the Government must match my ambition and help clean up OUR filthy air and reduce carbon emissions from transport across the country. This must include giving cities additional powers and creating a national Clean Air Fund to help people switch to cleaner, greener cars and more sustainable transport options.

  • Kwasi Kwarteng – 2021 Comments on Military Delivering Fuel

    Kwasi Kwarteng – 2021 Comments on Military Delivering Fuel

    The comments made by Kwasi Kwarteng, the Business Secretary, on 2 October 2021.

    Thanks to the immense efforts of industry over the past week, we are seeing continued signs that the situation at the pumps is slowly improving. UK forecourt stock levels are trending up, deliveries of fuel to forecourts are above normal levels, and fuel demand is stabilising.

    It’s important to stress there is no national shortage of fuel in the UK, and people should continue to buy fuel as normal. The sooner we return to our normal buying habits, the sooner we can return to normal.

  • Sajid Javid – 2021 Comments on Health and Social Care Leadership

    Sajid Javid – 2021 Comments on Health and Social Care Leadership

    The comments made by Sajid Javid, the Health and Social Care Secretary, on 3 October 2021.

    I am determined to make sure the NHS and social care delivers for the people of this country for years to come and leadership is so important to that mission.

    We are committed to providing the resources health and social care needs but that must come with change for the better.

    This review will shine a light on the outstanding leaders in health and social care to drive efficiency and innovation. It will help make sure individuals and families get the care and treatment they need, wherever they are in the country, as we build back better.

  • Grant Shapps – 2021 Comments on Insulate Britain Injunction

    Grant Shapps – 2021 Comments on Insulate Britain Injunction

    The comments made by Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Transport, on 3 October 2021.

    We will continue to do all we can to prevent this self-defeating, disruptive and incredibly dangerous behaviour being carried out by Insulate Britain. They are putting lives in danger and damaging their own cause.    Today, we’re ensuring every major road and motorway linked to the M25 is covered by this injunction to help prevent further disruption.

    Activists are being tracked down and served court papers and will now face justice. We will take the strongest action against anyone else who decides to take part in this ridiculous and irresponsible action.

  • Steve Barclay – 2021 Comments on Location of National Cyber Force

    Steve Barclay – 2021 Comments on Location of National Cyber Force

    The comments made by Steve Barclay, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, on 3 October 2021.

    The National Cyber Force is at the cutting edge of our country’s defence.

    Basing the campus at Samlesbury in Lancashire will bring high skilled and well paid jobs to the area, building on our drive to move key public sector roles outside of London.

    It underlines this government’s important levelling up agenda and our commitment to spread opportunity across the country.

  • Liz Truss – 2021 Comments on Location of National Cyber Force

    Liz Truss – 2021 Comments on Location of National Cyber Force

    The comments made by Liz Truss, the Foreign Secretary, on 3 October 2021.

    The National Cyber Force will help confront aggressive behaviour from malign actors, and demonstrate that Britain is investing in next-generation defence capability to protect our people and help our friends counter cyber threats. It sends a powerful message to our allies and adversaries alike.

  • Ben Wallace – 2021 Comments on Location of National Cyber Force

    Ben Wallace – 2021 Comments on Location of National Cyber Force

    The comments made by Ben Wallace, the Secretary of State for Defence, on 3 October 2021.

    The National Cyber Force located in Samlesbury will embrace exciting new offensive cyber technologies and provide thousands of highly skilled jobs and expertise to the North West.

    I am hugely proud and enthusiastic to see this happen, not only will it provide a catalyst for investment, but also see our levelling up agenda bring economic stimulus and tangible benefits to this region.

  • Grant Shapps – 2021 Comments on New International Travel System

    Grant Shapps – 2021 Comments on New International Travel System

    The comments made by Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Transport, on 4 October 2021.

    We are accelerating towards a future where travel continues to reopen safely and remains open for good, and today’s rule changes are good news for families, businesses and the travel sector.

    Our priority remains to protect public health but, with more than 8 in 10 people now fully vaccinated, we are able to take these steps to lower the cost of testing and help the sector to continue in its recovery.