Chloe Smith
I have had a significant number of queries from constituents on the various measures HMRC is taking to provide support during the coronavirus outbreak. It was confirmed to the Treasury Select Committee yesterday that HMRC will open the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for claim submissions ...
Supporting the NHS through coronavirus: The Government has been clear that it is providing any extra resource the NHS needs right now. I have summarised the extensive action here for our NHS which I hope is helpful for constituents. Supporting the NHS • The over-riding object ...
Welcome news for those on minimum wage. Today (April 1st) marks the day the Government’s increase to the statutory minimum wage takes effect. This will make sure that workers are rewarded – particularly during this time of disruption. Many people working on the minimum wage ...
I know this is a very worrying time for many families up and down the country. I want to reassure constituents and businesses that the Government are absolutely committed to doing whatever it takes to see families and businesses through the worst of this pandemic. As your MP, I want to ensure you...
Many constituents have got in touch with me concerned about what support is being offered to those who are self-employed during this COVID-19 outbreak. In light of the Chancellor’s announcement (March 26th) I wanted to take the time to update constituents on the latest news. ...
You will have seen last night (March 23rd), the Prime Minister addressed the nation. We find ourselves living in unprecedented times, and I want to reiterate the points made by the Prime Minister. Last night the Prime Minister instructed the British people to stay home to protect the NHs and save...
This is a very worrying time for many people up and down the country. We are all being asked to make sacrifices and change the way we usually live our lives. I understand this is a tough time, but it is right we do it. The Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic rightly evolves as circumstan...
A number of constituents have contacted me regarding the prospect of school closures as a result of COVID-19. For my part, I want to ensure all my constituents have access to straightforward, accurate and up to date information, so I am updating my own website and Facebook page regularly as the s...
COVID-19 is rightly the big issue on people’s minds, however, today (March 18th) Parliament also discussed the important issue of ‘health and safety of prison staff’. HMP Norwich is within my constituency and taking into account Norwich Prison’s latest CQC report, this is a d...
COVID-19: Government update- Supporting Businesses. Yesterday during the Government’s daily press conference, the Chancellor announced unprecedented measures to help support businesses and individuals through the worst of the economic disruption that COVID-19 may cause. The Prime Ministe...