NHS staff, care workers and other medical professionals are on the frontline in the fight against coronavirus, and I am in awe of their dedication, skill and professionalism.

I understand that parents across the country are going through particularly difficult and stressful times. We have never had a period of schooling disruption like this.  After weeks of home schooling, I know parents and children alike will be longing for a return to normality.

This UK Government will not compromise on our standards. The manifesto was clear that in all of our trade negotiations, we will not compromise on our high environmental protection, animal welfare and food standards.

I have received hundreds of emails about the BLM movement, exports to the USA, the BAME community in the UK and the curriculum.

A very substantial number of constituents have contacted me over the past few days to ask my views on Dominic Cummings. I tried my best to respond to all who emailed over the weekend, and I shall be responding to all received since yesterday afternoon with the following email.

Earlier in the year Merton Council’s planning committee rejected proposals to build 456 new homes at 265 Burlington Road thanks to over 400 local residents writing in to object.

Planning Application 20/P1253 – Office Block at 265 Burlington Road

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If your Merton based business is eligable for either the Small Business Grant Fund or the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund, please fill in this form from Merton Council

Over the past few weeks I have been emailed by small businesses who are having problems with the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) not operating as was expected.

I have been raising these individual issues with the Treasury, the banks in question, and UK Finance.

I welcome the Chancellor’s announcement of support for the self-employed yesterday. You can find full details below and here: https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/self-employment-income-support-schem…