Speech - Defence of the United Kingdom by the Prime Minister Tuesday, 23 April, 2024 My first duty as Prime Minister is the security of the British people. And fulfilling that profound responsibility is only possible because of you. Just ten days ago, I gave the order for the RAF to join an international effort… …intercepting a barrage of Iranian missiles headed towards Israel. Those pilots, like you, and like every generation of British service men and women before you… …were... Speeches
Diary - first glimpse of plans to get the country back to work 3rd May 2020 Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that businesses could be asked to stagger employees' working hours when the coronavirus lockdown eases. He told the BBC... Diary
Diary - slowly, slowly back to work 1st May 2020 Much to the waiting press's disappointment, Health Secretary Matt Hancock hit his 100,000 test target and also claims to have exceeded it. I am not one for... Diary
Statement - marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day, by the Royal British Legion 1st May 2020 The Royal British Legion has today announced a programme of activity to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday 8th May for people to participate in from... Local News
W2W - time to discuss how restrictions are lifted 1st May 2020 MANY are calling for a grown-up conversation on how we extract ourselves from this lock-down. I concur. Apart from the human costs, which are grave on many... Articles
Diary - better news to come next week 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister told the nation that he would set out a "comprehensive plan" next week on how to restart the economy, reopen schools and help people travel... Diary
Letter - new plan for tackling loneliness 30th April 2020 I am writing to draw to your attention the government’s new plan for tackling loneliness, which was announced last week. As many of you will know, my department... Westminster News
New funding - help for for the seafood supply chain 30th April 2020 The government has today opened for applications a new Domestic Seafood Supply Scheme, which will fund projects that will help seafood businesses in England... Westminster News
Diary - care home statistics added for the first time 29th April 2020 Just when I thought I was getting a handle on this virtual world we are now inhabiting, and the system goes down at the critical moment! Before that, though, I... Diary
Test centre opens - coronavirus testing centre opens for key workers in Weymouth for 72 hours 29th April 2020 Coronavirus testing facilities The Government’s aim is to make it easy, fast and simple for any essential worker who needs a test to get a test. A coronavirus... Local News