✈️ BRITISH NATIONALS ABROAD ✈️

The Government is working around the clock to support and advise British citizens abroad, and to help them get home. My team and I have already helped a number of local residents to get home, and are in regular contact with several more.

The Government said it would do whatever it takes to protect people’s jobs and incomes – and it meant it. I know many self-employed people are deeply anxious about the support available for them - and I have lobbied on their behalf.

The Chancellor has just announced a further package of support for businesses and individuals. The unprecedented measures include:

Robert has welcomed this evening’s announcement by Chancellor Rishi Sunak of unprecedented support for business and workers – to protect against the economic emergency caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Today's Budget delivers on our promises to the British people - to support families and help them with the cost of living, to level-up infrastructure, and to invest in Britain's future.

Here's my top 10 announcements from the Budget:

Robert said: "Earlier this week, legislation to ban plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds entered Parliament.

Speaking in Parliament, Robert said: "On World Book Day, I'm supporting World Book Day UK's Reading Revolution campaign, which aims to encourage parents and carers to read to their children for ten minutes a day, every day.

Please could I encourage constituents to read the Government's latest information and advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19), which can be found through the links below.

Robert said: "The Government has just published new details on our future Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELM), which will see farmers paid for their hard work which enhances and protects our environment.

Robert said: "Last night, we confirmed the biggest increase in councils’ spending power for a decade – ensuring local public services are properly supported, with a 4.4% real terms increase in funding.