One of the many things that I have been most struck by following the outbreak of Coronavirus across the nation and in my own constituency of Wolverhampton South West has been the ways in which the nation and the city of Wolverhampton has come together as one big community during this time of nati
The Government is providing an additional £1.6 billion to local authorities so they have the resources they need to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
This is in addition to the £1.6 billion already announced in March.
Stuart Anderson MP is calling on constituents from the local British-Chinese community to put themselves forward for a new award designed to recognise their achievements and contributions to national life.
Over the last few weeks, many businesses and charitable organisations have been getting in touch with me to request my help. Wherever possible, I have made strategic interventions and raised queries with relevant departments, sometimes escalating constituent’s issues to a ministerial level.
Stuart Anderson, the Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton South West, is calling for a minute’s silence followed by a round of applause after a constituent who is himself a veteran got in touch to make the request.
Businesses across Wolverhampton South West affected by the Coronavirus crisis will be able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages as part of the Government’s Job Retention Scheme, which went live on Monday 20 April.
There is no denying that Coronavirus is the biggest threat that we have faced as a nation – and as a global community – for many generations. The number of fatalities is unfortunately rising each day, and the virus has particularly affected our communities here in the West Midlands.
Sometimes, Parliamentary proceedings can seem a little bit removed from everyday life. Parliament is situated in a royal palace and, when you arrive as a fresh-faced MP, you are shown your own peg where you can hang your coat. And, if you have one, where you can hang your sword!
Community groups across Wolverhampton South West are being encouraged to apply for a share of a £10 million pot to increase tree numbers in urban areas through small scale planting projects.
Children across Wolverhampton South West who are eligible for free school meals will benefit from a national voucher scheme allowing them to continue to access meals whilst they stay at home.
