For Government, there should be two simple priorities during this pandemic; the first is to protect people in our communities by preventing the virus from spreading, the second is to protect jobs and livelihoods. Healthy communities need as close to full employment as possible, not just because families need to put food on the table, …
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Local MP, Drew Hendry has raised a motion in the UK Parliament to recognise the work of Highlife Highland employees and management during the coronavirus pandemic. Mr Hendry paid tribute to the over 500 Highlife Highland staff who signed up to volunteer during the pandemic and went on to congratulate the team on their efforts …
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SNP URGE UK GOV TO PREVENT ANOTHER FINANCIAL HIT FOR THE SELF EMPLOYED The SNP’s Shadow Business Secretary has called on the UK government to immediately announce an extension the suspension of the Minimum Income Floor (MIF) within Universal Credit beyond 13th November to prevent another financial blow for self-employed people during the coronavirus crisis …
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Following a new report, the SNP has renewed calls for the Treasury to protect thousands of jobs and businesses from going under by turning its Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) into grants or equity – as well as writing off repayments for struggling firms. It comes after the National Audit Office (NAO) highlighted in its report …
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NEARLY HALF A MILLION JOB LOSSES PLANNED SINCE MARCH The Tory government has been criticised for “abdicating its responsibilities” to workers and households at this critical time after new findings revealed that nearly half a million job losses have been planned by employers since the coronavirus crisis began. Figures showed that employers in August alone planned …
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Excluded from support: Chancellor urged to reinvest £215 million returned furlough payments The SNP’s Shadow Business Secretary has urged the Chancellor to reinvest the £215 million the Treasury has received through furlough money repayments into support for small businesses and those who have been excluded from support. In an answer to a Written Parliamentary Question …
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MASS REDUNDANCIES: CHANCELLOR’S PLANS FALL WELL SHORT OF WHAT IS NEEDED The SNP has called on the Treasury to urgently heed industry warnings and introduce further measures to protect jobs, the economy and people’s livelihoods – after the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) issued a stark warning of “mass redundancies” following the Chancellor’s statement. Marc Crothall, …
INDEPENDENCE IS THE ONLY WAY TO PROTECT SCOTLAND’S ECONOMY Local SNP MP, Drew Hendry has said the Tories are “risking a winter of mass redundancies” by failing to deliver the investment and powers needed to save jobs and protect Scotland’s economy. Mr Hendry, who has led calls for an extension to the furlough scheme, said …
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The free, anonymous app helps stop the spread of COVID-19 and saves lives SNP MP Drew Hendry has urged people across the Highlands to download, install and activate the new ‘Protect Scotland’ app – to help slow the spread of Coronavirus and support the easing of lockdown restrictions. The free app can be downloaded onto …
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Time is running out to save thousands of jobs as the Chancellor seems intent on pursuing his reckless plan to scrap the furlough scheme next month. We have not heard a single plausible argument for ending this support, and along with my SNP colleagues, the business community and leading economists, I’m urging him and the Treasury …
