How to apply to the Coronavirus Business Retention Scheme 20th April 2020 Dear Sir Gary, 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... Local News
Welcome news of support for our fishing industry 17th April 2020 The Government has announced a package to support the fishing industry at this time. More than 1,000 fishing and aquaculture businesses in England will receive... Local News
Sport England Community Emergency Fund 2nd April 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... Local News
Plan for People’s Jobs and Income 20th March 2020 Here is a summary of the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak's major announcement today. The Plan for People’s Jobs and Incomes, will protect people’s jobs; offer more... Local News
Letter to High Street Banks re SMEs and Coronavirus 19th March 2020 Today, I've written the attached letter to regional managers for all the major High Street banks who work with our local businesses, particularly SMEs. It is... Local News
South West MPs bid for funding boost to secure region’s future 4th February 2020 MPs from across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset have called on the Chancellor for provision in the forthcoming Budget to develop the ‘Great South West’... Local News
Gary welcomes £14 billion cash boost for schools 2nd September 2019 The Prime Minister has announced that we are boosting schools with a record £14 billion, levelling up per pupil funding across the country so every child in... Local News
Brexit - update 2nd September 2019 This most challenging of issues rumbles on, dividing our nation and threatening to undermine our democratic foundations. The country and my constituents remain... Local News
Queen's Speech and Brexit 29th August 2019 Parliament will return on 3rd September following the Summer recess as planned. It was then scheduled to rise on the 11th or 12th September for the annual party... Local News