I would like to say a very big ‘thank you’ to everyone for following the instructions on social distancing given by the Government. Every decision being taken is based on expert advice and is designed to protect the NHS and keep us all safe and well.
At the heart of every decision is the protection of human life, but we have also acted to protect our economy - our businesses, employees, employers and the self employed - in a way and on a scale which is unprecedented in our country’s peacetime history. Whilst the schemes will not be able to support every single person or business in every circumstance, they are measures which, once this is all over, will provide the foundation from which our economy will bounce back.
My team and I have been busy: trying to get people home from far flung places, helping people and businesses access support, and lobbying ministers on specific issues. We have also been proactively reaching out to our councils, police, charities, farmers’ representatives, business leaders and health and social care providers.
The coordination of our local effort is being undertaken by East Herts District Council and Hertfordshire County Council and we have had thousands of people get in touch. Thank you all. And a particular thank you to everyone on the front line, working to keep our communities going, particularly in the NHS and social care.
Please get in touch if you need anything. As always, I am on 01279 312 197 or Julie.marson.mp@parliament.uk