The Conservative Government is providing £300 million to local authorities in England to develop plans to keep the spread of coronavirus under control in local areas.
From June 15th, shops are able to reopen their doors in England, in the next step in our careful easing of lockdown – provided they are meeting robust safety guidelines, keeping staff and customers safe as we get our economy moving again.
Sadiq Khan has decided to increase the Congestion Charge to £15, and expand it to 7 days a week (7am-10pm). New residents will also lose the resident discount. These changes are meant to come into effect on 22nd June 2020 - unless we can force him to abandon his plans first.
Britain wants nothing more than for Hong Kong to succeed under “one country, two systems”. I hope that China wants the same. Let us work together to make it so.
Our top priority has always been to support people, protect jobs and businesses through this crisis. The furlough and self-employment schemes have been a lifeline for millions of people and businesses.
