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  • Michael Ellis – 2021 Comments on Sentences Being Increased

    Michael Ellis – 2021 Comments on Sentences Being Increased

    The comments made by Michael Ellis, the Attorney General, on 26 August 2021.

    The ULS scheme allows anyone, including victims of crime, to ask for a review of certain sentences they believe are too low. In 2020, this meant that over 60 criminals had their sentences increased and many more victims and their families had a second chance at justice.

    In the vast majority of cases judges get it right, but the scheme remains an important tool to ensure that cases can be reviewed where there may have been a gross error in the sentencing decision. It’s not just about increasing sentences, the scheme also provides an important avenue for my office to ask the Court of Appeal for guidance, to help shape the sentencing framework and ensure more consistent sentencing for complex cases.

  • Victoria Prentis – 2021 Comments on Fisheries Discussions with Norway

    Victoria Prentis – 2021 Comments on Fisheries Discussions with Norway

    The comments made by Victoria Prentis, the Fisheries Minister, on 26 August 2021.

    It was a pleasure to visit Norway and meet with Minister Ingebrigtsen to build on the strong partnership that exists between our nations on fisheries, trade and energy.

    While we agree on many issues, there are fisheries management issues where we have differences. However, the strength of our relationship means that we can discuss areas of disagreement maturely and constructively.

    The UK and Norway have much in common as independent coastal states, and with increased investment in our vibrant aquaculture industries we are both key producers of sustainable seafood.

  • Sajid Javid – 2021 Comments on Vaccination

    Sajid Javid – 2021 Comments on Vaccination

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

    The UK’s phenomenal vaccination programme has made a life-changing difference to tens of millions of people across the country, and we’re quickly closing in on 100,000 lives being saved in England alone.

    With 82,100 hospitalisations prevented in over-65s and almost 24 million infections prevented across England, the vaccines are continuing to keep all of us safe. It’s also hugely encouraging to see over 62,000 pregnant women taking up the offer and ensuring they and their babies are protected from this dangerous disease.

    The vaccines are free and available at hundreds of locations around the UK – please get your jabs to secure this protection for yourself and your loved ones and help us reclaim our lost freedoms.

  • Seema Malhotra – 2021 Comments on Supply Chain Chaos

    Seema Malhotra – 2021 Comments on Supply Chain Chaos

    The comments made by Seema Malhotra, the Shadow Minister for Business and Consumers, on 26 August 2021.

    The chaos hitting supply chains is of the Conservatives’ making. Their failure to keep their promise to cut red tape for businesses, which are struggling with more paperwork and higher costs, combined with worker shortages, has created a perfect storm.

    Whether it’s production grinding to a halt in our car factories, shelves emptying in supermarkets, or restaurants running out of food and drink, businesses are ringing the alarm and saying these problems are only going to get worse.

    Ministers must listen to businesses and unions who are calling for them to show leadership and put in place short-term solutions to deal with this acute crisis. But they must also end their chronic dismissal of these concerns, having accused the industry of ‘crying wolf’ over driver shortages, and take action to deliver on the promise of post-Brexit Britain.

  • Andy Burnham – 2021 Comments on Olympic Athletes from Manchester

    Andy Burnham – 2021 Comments on Olympic Athletes from Manchester

    The comments made by Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, on 9 August 2021.

    All Team GB athletes who competed in Tokyo achieved something historic. They battled through the challenges of the pandemic to participate in an Olympic Games unlike any other.

    Athletes from the North West won more medals than any other region – we are this country’s sporting heartland, and Greater Manchester’s world-class training facilities helped develop the talents of so many of our British superstars.

    Olympians from Greater Manchester were the engine room of Team GB. They gave the performances of a lifetime, built on years of hard work, exceptional commitment, and the unfailing support and belief of families, communities, teachers, and coaches right across our towns and cities. We’ve witnessed legends break records, seen young stars rise to the top, and some of us may even have gained an appreciation for some new Olympic events.

    To all the athletes from our city-region: you did us proud – thank you. You brought it home. Now it’s the turn of our Paralympians to do the same – we’re backing you all the way.

  • Alok Sharma – 2020 Comments on OneWeb

    Alok Sharma – 2020 Comments on OneWeb

    The comments made by Alok Sharma, the then Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, on 20 November 2020.

    This strategic investment demonstrates government’s commitment to the UK’s space sector in the long-term and our ambition to put Britain at the cutting edge of the latest advances in space technology.

    Access to our own global fleet of satellites has the potential to connect people worldwide, providing fast UK-backed broadband from the Shetlands to the Sahara and from Pole to Pole.

    This deal gives us the chance to build on our strong advanced manufacturing and services base in the UK, creating jobs and technical expertise.

  • Liz Truss – 2021 Comments on Trade Envoys

    Liz Truss – 2021 Comments on Trade Envoys

    The comments made by Liz Truss, the Secretary of State for International Trade, on 25 August 2021.

    Our Trade Envoys play a key role in delivering our ambitious global trade agenda, and I am delighted the Prime Minister has appointed 10 Trade Envoys, who will boost opportunities for businesses in some of the world’s fastest growing markets.

    As we seek to boost exports, promote investment, and break down barriers to trade, our Trade Envoys will support us to share in the benefits that a closer trading relationship can offer to our businesses and our communities.

  • Sajid Javid – 2021 Comments on Support for Veterans

    Sajid Javid – 2021 Comments on Support for Veterans

    The comments made by Sajid Javid, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, on 25 August 2021.

    I recognise that the experience of conflict can affect the physical and mental wellbeing of our veterans, and that the events currently taking place in Afghanistan may have a detrimental impact on the mental health of those who served there.

    I am committed to ensuring our veterans can access the support they need. The NHS already provides incredible mental health support for our veteran community, but I know there is more to do.

    I encourage any veteran who is struggling to cope to reach out for help. Services like Op COURAGE and the Veterans’ Gateway helpline are there for you, so please come forward.

  • Angela Rayner – 2021 Comments on Conservative Spending in Hartlepool By-Election

    Angela Rayner – 2021 Comments on Conservative Spending in Hartlepool By-Election

    The comments made by Angela Rayner, the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, on 25 August 2021.

    There needs to be an investigation to get to the bottom of whether any wrongdoing has taken place, including any further dodgy deals involving Conservative Party donors secretly paying off or reimbursing the Conservative Party or the public purse and/or clearing the Prime Minister’s debts from billing the taxpayer.

  • Angela Rayner – 2021 Comments on Falling Wages

    Angela Rayner – 2021 Comments on Falling Wages

    The comments made by Angela Rayner, the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, on 25 August 2021.

    This government has totally failed working people. In-work poverty is at record levels and millions of working people are struggling to make ends meet whilst mates of Ministers and Conservative donors are given billions of pounds of taxpayers’ money.

    Everyone should earn a fair day’s wage for a fair day’s pay and earn enough to raise a family and live a decent, secure and fulfilling life. It is a sign of a broken economic model under the Conservatives that people working full-time or even multiple jobs are not able to make ends meet and millions of children are growing up in poverty in working families.

    It’s time to make our economy work for working people. Labour would immediately raise the minimum wage to at least £10 an hour and give workers more power in discussions about pay and benefits by supporting people to negotiate pay rises collectively with all workers in their sector so they can get the fair pay that they deserve.