I have had over 300 emails on this subject, so I recognise that strong emotions have been stirred up by it – given the sacrifice we have all had to make over recent weeks. I strongly agree that there must not be one rule for Government insiders and another for everybody else.
Workers and businesses across South West Devon have been given a boost by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, who has announced the current furlough scheme would be extended by a further four months with workers continuing to receive 80% of their current salary.
After the Prime Minister's speech last night, the Government's Strategy for the next steps in tackling Covid19 has been published and is available here (PDF also available below).
A very helpful FAQ document with a summary of what has changed is available here.
Each week, Conservative MPs representing seats within Devon County Council are meeting online to share experiences in their local areas and seek solutions to local challenges.
Employers in your constituency can now claim online for a grant for 80% of their furloughed employees’ salaries, up to a maximum of £2,500 per employee, per month, through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. This scheme will be open until the end of June 2020.
Sport England has opened a new £20 million Community Emergency Fund to help sports clubs and community sport and physical activity organisations through the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis.