“The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.”
We would do well to reflect on the famous first line from LP Hartley’s “The Go Between”.
We are all united on the killing of George Floyd: it was unlawful, brutal, and the perpetrators must be - as they are being - brought to justi
Robert said: "It was great to join West Oxfordshire District Council Leader, James Mills, for a socially-distanced walk around Witney this morning to see the measures that are being put in place ahead of shops reopening on Monday.
Yesterday evening, the Prime Minister announced some modifications to the lockdown restrictions. This is only possible because the Government's five tests are still being met.
The Prime Minister has announced that, from Monday 1 June, groups of up to six people will be able to meet outdoors in England, provided those from different households observe social distancing rules by staying two metres apart.
These changes mean people can start to meet their loved ones outdoors
The Government's Self-Employment Income Support Scheme has today opened for claims.
Through this world-leading scheme, self-employed people can apply for support and, if they meet the criteria, they will receive a grant worth 80% of their average monthly trading profits, paid in a single instalment
Robert said: "I had a constructive virtual meeting with the Environment Minister, Rebecca Pow, recently to discuss the latest with regard to the River Windrush.
"I stressed the importance of there being an independent investigation into the health of the river and informed the Minister of the press
More detail has been published today following the Prime Minister's address to the nation last night.
It's a 50-page document and so, whilst I have included a link to it below, I have set out the main points here, with links to where you can find out more.
As the graphic below shows, this is inten
The Prime Minister has addressed the nation this evening, giving an important update on the measures we are taking to tackle coronavirus.
The main points are above, with a video of the speech, or you can read the entire speech below.
The Prime Minister's Statement
It is now almost t
