Over the past few months Government has ploughed hundreds of millions of pounds into the economy to help protect businesses and jobs, be in no doubt our independent shops and traders face a difficult future in the months to come.
I want to update you all on some of the local issues I have been working on. Firstly, the Maid Marion Train Line which I want to see open and provide Selston residents a station and access to the rest of the county has been a priority of mine since being elected.
This week the much-anticipated application process for furloughed workers opened for employers. Businesses all over Ashfield and Eastwood will be able to survive this pandemic due to this unprecedented scheme put together by the Chancellor of The Exchequer.
Easter weekend is normally the busiest time of year for people to holiday, visit family and loved ones as well as take a well-earned break either at home or on holiday.
Coronavirus does not discriminate. As I write this column our Prime Minister is in hospital undergoing tests after having the virus for more than ten days.
Sinead has underlying health problems after having a double lung transplant a few years ago and I feared that if she was to get this virus it would not end well.
There are thousands of people up and down this great country of ours that give up their own time each week to help others. These people are known as volunteers and really make a difference to people’s lives.
