Richard's reaction to the Budget Thursday, 29 October, 2026 On Wednesday, Chancellor John Healey delivered the 2026 Budget. Richard Fuller MP, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury recorded this reaction video and commented: We needed a Budget that confronted the serious issues facing our country. We didn’t get one. This was a Budget that kicked the can down the road. The Chancellor chose not to cut the spiralling welfare bill. Non-pensioner welfare... Westminster News
New Business Support Finder Tool 22nd April 2020 The Government has launched a new business support finder tool which allows firms to find out easily what support is available to them. All you have to do is... Westminster News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furloughing) Goes Live 20th April 2020 Today the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furloughing) goes live. Employers will be able to claim for 80% of a furloughed employee’s wages plus any employer... Westminster News
Job Retention Scheme Extended 15th April 2020 Richard has welcomed the news that the eligibility date for the Job Retention Scheme has been extended to the 19th March. Richard said: "This change in the cut... Westminster News
MP welcomes £750m extra funding for UK charities 8th April 2020 Today the Chancellor has announced £750m of funding for the charity sector, including hospices and those supporting domestic abuse victims. The Chancellor... Westminster News
Job Retention Scheme for those who changed job in March 1st April 2020 Here is further information if you changed job in March or went self employed in March or quit a job in March and have no support. If you've changed jobs during... Westminster News
When am I allowed to leave the house? 29th March 2020 You should only leave the house for very limited purposes. These include shopping for basic necessities, for example food and medicine, which must be as... Westminster News
Updated Support for Businesses 20th March 2020 This evening, the Chancellor made further announcements on the package of targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through this... Westminster News
Further details on exams and grades announced 20th March 2020 The department for Education has just issued further details on the arrangements for exams and grades following the announcement that exams have been cancelled... Westminster News
Closure of Schools - maintaining educational provision - guidance for schools and parents 20th March 2020 The government has now issued guidance to schools, childcare providers, colleges and local authorities in England on maintaining educational provision along... Westminster News
