Campaign Responses

I welcome the new measures put in place to help businesses across the country, particularly pubs. It is reassuring that no pub or other business in the hospitality sector will be required to pay business rates this year.

To their owners, pets are cherished members of the family and I understand that their disappearance and deaths can cause a lot of distress.

I consider the conduct of Armed Forces personnel serving overseas with the utmost importance.

I am committed to ensuring that older people receive the support they are entitled to, so they can enjoy dignity and security in their retirement.

I share concerns about the protection and health of British waters. Our waters are a precious natural resource and they must be managed carefully.

I know the Government is committed to ensuring that future trade agreements must work for our farmers and consumers, and Ministers have firmly committed to maintaining Britain’s high environmental and food safety standards in future trade agreements.

I remain concerned about security in Israel and our friendship with Israel does not prohibit our criticism of some Israeli policies, nor our recognition of Israel as a thriving democracy.

Our planning system needs to work for those who use it to make sure new homes, businesses and vital infrastructure are not held back by outdated, complicated and time-consuming bureaucracy.

My colleagues and I recognise the conservation and economic benefits that shooting sports bring to rural communities.

We are a nation of animal lovers, so it is only right that we have some of the highest welfare standards in the world. In addition to fur farming being banned in the UK, I am pleased to note that the import of fur products is tightly regulated.

Coronavirus is the biggest challenge the UK has faced in decades – and we are not alone. All over the world we are seeing the devastating impact of this disease. 

As many of you know, the Prime Minister has announced that the FCO and DFID will merge to create a new overseas department.

I share many of your concerns regarding the crisis in Yemen and the plight of the Yemeni people who are caught up in the conflict. That is why I am proud that the UK is leading the international community to do more to respond to the crisis in Yemen.

I thought it would be useful to outline the Government’s view on the heated debate in the last week about the removal of public monuments due to the past views or actions of those historic figures.

Upholding the rule of law

Suella has been contacted by many constituents following recent media reports that UK food standards will be lowered as part of future trade deals. 

I believe that the passion, commitment, and specialist knowledge of our NHS staff is part of what makes our NHS so special. I recognise that staff morale is vital to maintaining staff commitment to services.

As the Government begins to slowly and cautiously lift some of the restrictions, it hopes to be able to return some pupils to school. This will not happen any earlier than 1 June, and only if the five key tests set by Government justify the changes at the time.