Following the decision to close schools to all but the children of key workers and vulnerable pupils, Rachel has been working with Redditch headteachers to ensure their students have the devices they need to continue learning at home.
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Under the reforms, millions of leaseholders will be given the right to extend their lease by a maximum term of 990 years at zero ground rent.
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“Although there will still be many long weeks ahead that will require us to once again make huge sacrifices, thanks to the extraordinary work of our scientists, our NHS and the resolve of everyone in Redditch, we now know the path to beating this virus and we are making vital progress.”
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“I know laptops have already been distributed via the Department for Education’s scheme. I’m urgently working to ensure every student who needs a laptop gets one.”
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“I know the weeks ahead will be tough, but just like before, I know Redditch will come together in this national effort to tackle COVID-19. Please stay safe everyone and stay at home.”
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“Following the announcement the Government has pushed back the staggered return for secondary schools and colleges by one week, I sought urgent clarification from Education Ministers about what this means for Redditch’s middle schools.”
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“This New Year’s Eve lets follow the rules by staying at home to protect the Alex and save lives.”
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“The manifesto I was re-elected on with more than 60% of the vote in 2019 said we would deliver a trade deal with the EU – and this Government has delivered on another promise.”
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The Covid Winter Grant Scheme will see councils across England share a total of £170 million in additional, ring-fenced funding to help vulnerable families and individuals, with Worcestershire County Council receiving a total of £1,607,260.
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The UK’s world-class cultural, creative and heritage sectors have been some of the hardest hit by the pandemic, and in July, the Government announced an unprecedented £1.57 billion support package to see them through the crisis.
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“Residents have worked hard to bring down the infection rate in Redditch. The rate today is well below what the infection rate was when we first entered Tier 2 last month. Our rate is also below the West Midlands and England rate, and it also means we no longer have the highest infection rate in Worcestershire.”
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“I’m therefore delighted that IPSA have made the right decision not to increase MPs pay next year. It should never have been considered in the first place, but the right outcome has been reached. I’m glad IPSA have listened.”
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