In my role as Minister of State for Transport, I’ve been working hard to deliver this Government’s Plan for Cycling and Walking.

A number of misleading posts are currently circulating on social media with regard to the Trade Bill and our NHS, and I believe it’s important to set the record straight on this issue.

Today the Chancellor announced the Plan for Jobs 2020 Update, a £30 billion set of policy measures intended to combat the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic in the UK. A summary of these policies can be found below, with more information available on the Government website at

It was great to be back at the despatch box today, answering questions about the changes and improvements we’re making to the transport sector following the impact of coronavirus.

A few people have asked about NHS staff testing, following a vote in the House of Commons on an Opposition Day Motion earlier this week.

Daventry is very lucky to have so many hard-working and supportive local volunteers, and the submissions for Volunteers’ Week 2020 have shown how much community spirit and kindness we really do see every day.

I absolutely stand with all those across the globe who are appalled and horrified by the way George Floyd lost his life. Justice and accountability should now follow.

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Updated information from Futures Housing Group on how they are proceeding in the current circumstances can be found below.

Repairs and customer services

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has protected more than 8 million jobs to date, with around 1 million firms benefiting from the scheme.  

Thank you for contacting me expressing your understandable concerns about recent news stories around Dominic Cummings. As a Minister, I have been fortunate enough to be able to communicate the sentiment of these directly to senior people at the head of Government.