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  • Rebecca Pow – 2021 Comments on Plastic Bag Charge

    Rebecca Pow – 2021 Comments on Plastic Bag Charge

    The comments made by Rebecca Pow, the Environment Minister, on 7 May 2021.

    The introduction of the 5p charge has been a phenomenal success, driving down sales of harmful plastic bags in supermarkets by a remarkable 95%.

    We know we must go further to protect our natural environment and oceans, which is why we are now extending this charge to all businesses.

    Over the next couple of weeks I urge all retailers of all sizes to make sure they are ready for the changes, as we work together to build back greener and strengthen our world-leading action to combat the scourge of plastic waste.

  • George Eustice – 2021 Comments on Recycling

    George Eustice – 2021 Comments on Recycling

    The comments made by George Eustice, the Environment Secretary, on 7 May 2021.

    Householders want more frequent recycling collections. Regular food and garden waste collections will ensure that they can get rid of their rubbish faster, at no additional cost to them.

    Our proposals will boost recycling rates, and ensure that less rubbish is condemned to landfill.

  • Nicola Sturgeon – 2021 Comments on Jayda Fransen

    Nicola Sturgeon – 2021 Comments on Jayda Fransen

    The comments made by Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish First Minister, on 6 May 2021.

    Glasgow Southside is the most diverse and multi-cultural constituency in Scotland – one of the many things that makes it so brilliant. I am confident it will unite today to utterly reject these fascists.

  • Boris Johnson – 2021 Statement on Jersey

    Boris Johnson – 2021 Statement on Jersey

    The statement issued by 10 Downing Street on 6 May 2021.

    We are pleased that French fishing boats have now left the vicinity of Jersey. Given the situation is resolved for now, the Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels will prepare to return to port in the UK. We remain on standby to provide any further assistance Jersey requests.

    The Trade and Cooperation Agreement brought in changes to fishing arrangements between the UK and the EU. Jersey authorities have a right to regulate fisheries in their waters under this agreement and we support them in exercising those rights.

    We will work with Jersey to support the discussions underway with the European Commission.

  • Nicola Sturgeon – 2021 Comments on Voting SNP

    Nicola Sturgeon – 2021 Comments on Voting SNP

    The comments made by Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish First Minister, on 2 May 2021.

    Over the past year, I’ve done my best every day to steer Scotland through this difficult and heart-breaking time.

    I have asked a lot of you, and we’ve all asked a lot of each other, to keep the country as safe as possible. I can never thank you enough for the sacrifices you’ve made.

    By working together, lives have been saved and the NHS has been protected.

    We have made progress and there is now light at the end of the tunnel. Having come this far, it is vital that we stay the course.

    This Thursday, there is one more thing you can do to help keep the country on the right track.

    To continue our progress and keep Scotland in safe hands, I’m asking you to use both your votes for the SNP.

    The SNP is the only party with a clear plan to support the NHS, protect jobs, help our young people get on, and build a better future for Scotland.

    And I am the only candidate for First Minister offering tried and tested leadership to guide us through the crisis and into recovery.

    Your votes can give me, and a re-elected SNP government, the strength we need to keep Scotland safe.

    That means voting SNP on the constituency vote. And voting SNP on the regional list vote.

    Both votes are necessary to secure experienced leadership with Scotland at heart.

    I’m ready to get on with the job.

    Please help me to do that, by using both your votes for the SNP on Thursday.

  • Mhairi Black – 2021 Comments on the Pandemic

    Mhairi Black – 2021 Comments on the Pandemic

    The comments made by Mhairi Black, the SNP MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South, on 6 May 2021.

    The pandemic has been tough for everyone, but particularly so for young people.

    It has disrupted their education, training and employment – and even stopped them enjoying many key rites of passage that make being young special – whether that’s school proms, graduation ceremonies, birthday parties, moving to university or even just being able to see friends.

    Scotland’s young people have made huge sacrifices for the rest of the country and there is more at stake for their future than any other age group.

    That’s why the SNP’s Young Person’s Guarantee is such an important commitment, and it’s why we’ll support their incomes by introducing free bus travel and scrapping council tax for everyone under 22.

    An SNP government will also deliver affordable homes, put ScotRail in public hands, create new jobs, help with housing costs, and create green jobs in order that Scotland is a net zero country.

    And in just a few days’ time, if re-elected, there will be new decisions to take on easing the covid restrictions that will mean much more normality for people’s lives.

    And as we look to rebuild Scotland, we have to ask ourselves who should be making the decisions that affect our lives.

    On May 6th, just like everyone else, young people will be asked how they want to see Scotland recover, and what future they really want.

    Is it Westminster and Boris Johnson, or is it Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP?

    Young people across the country could be critical in helping to elect a First Minister who has led us through this pandemic every day and a government that has equality, compassion and fairness at the heart of its policies, instead of putting Scotland’s future in Boris Johnson’s hands.

    My message to young people is this – don’t let other people decide your future for you. Get out and vote SNP, and stand up and be counted – because your vote can make a real difference.

    We have a choice of two futures, two different governments, one led by Nicola Sturgeon and one led by Boris Johnson.

    One that listens, and one that doesn’t.

    So today, make it Both Votes SNP to put Scotland’s future in Scotland’s hands.

  • Tim Farron – 2021 Comments on Food Standards

    Tim Farron – 2021 Comments on Food Standards

    The comments made by Tim Farron, the Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, on 29 April 2021.

    Today Liberal Democrats are launching our new campaign to protect British farmers and maintain our food standards.

    I am deeply concerned that family farming businesses are at risk as the Tories continue to botch our transition away from the EU agricultural system.

    Some farmers even risk losing up to half their entire income as the Government is blundering their way towards a new Environmental Land Management scheme.

    Liberal Democrats support this new scheme, but the Tories are being much to slow – they are stubborn and out of touch with farmers.

    Meanwhile, they’re failing to commit to maintaining our high animal welfare and environmental standards for imported foods.

    This would allow foreign imports to undercut responsible British farmers.

    Farmers are the guardians of our landscape, they are the stewards of our countryside and vital allies in tackling the climate and ecological crises.

    The Liberal Democrats are committed to maintaining the beauty and biodiversity of our countryside which is why we want to ensure public money goes towards public goods like restoring our peat bogs, creating new natural flood protections and managing land to encourage species recovery.

    But the Tories risk forcing our family farmers out of business meaning we lose the very people who need to deliver these public goods.

  • Dominic Raab – 2021 Comments on the Palestinian Elections

    Dominic Raab – 2021 Comments on the Palestinian Elections

    The comments made by Dominic Raab, the Foreign Secretary, on 30 April 2021.

    It is disappointing that elections in the Occupied Palestinian Territories have been postponed.

    The Palestinian people should be allowed to enjoy their democratic rights – and Israel must allow voting for Palestinians in East Jerusalem, in line with the Oslo Accords. Elections are long overdue and I urge the swift setting of a new date.

  • Dominic Raab – 2021 Comments on Fake News

    Dominic Raab – 2021 Comments on Fake News

    The comments made by Dominic Raab, the Foreign Secretary, on 2 May 2021.

    In a world where states and criminal gangs twist the news to exploit others, it is vital to safeguard independent and objective news reporting around the world.

    This new funding will allow the BBC World Service to take impartial journalism to many more people around the world, by countering those who distort the truth to mislead the public.

  • Boris Johnson – 2021 Comments on Support for India

    Boris Johnson – 2021 Comments on Support for India

    The comments made by Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, on 3 May 2021.

    The terrible images we have seen in India in recent weeks are all the more powerful because of the close and enduring connection between the people of the UK and India.

    I am deeply moved by the surge of support the British people have provided to the people of India and am pleased the UK Government has been able to play our part in providing life-saving assistance.

    The UK will always be there for India in its time of need.