From the PM’s visit to Alstom to the Caribbean Carnival, Lara Croft's 30th Birthday and dinosaurs' return to Derby, there’s plenty to catch up on in my latest round-up:
- Keeping Britain safe is government’s first responsibility. Labour’s £8.4bn investment in new Royal Navy submarines will help do that – and because Derby helps power the fleet, it will support 4,000 local jobs and apprenticeships for young people. derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-new…
- Less than 2 weeks as PM & @andyburnham is already: ⚡ Cutting VAT on electricity 🚌 Restoring the £2 bus fare cap 🍺 Cutting business rates for pubs 🛠️ Expanding technical education 🧑⚕️ Starting to fix social care 🏘️ Devolving power 🇺🇦 Standing with Ukraine 🇬🇧 Investing in defence
- Prime Minister @andyburnham came to Derby to announce plans for pupils from 14 to combine core subjects with technical education and workplace experience. I spoke to @TimesRadio about how this can open routes into well-paid work closer to home and help local economies grow.
- Really happy to be joining the @DHSCgovuk team as a Parliamentary Private Secretary. It’s especially good to be back working with the formidable @YvetteCooperMP, supporting the team as it works to strengthen our NHS and social care.
