Almost 175,000 businesses hit by Christmas closures under last minute Tier 4 restrictions

Covid-19 Economy Jobs National News and views Parliament Portsmouth

Almost 175,000 businesses hit by Christmas closures under last minute Tier 4 restrictions

Labour is today calling on the Government to stand up for businesses and ensure those…

Stephen Morgan23 December 2020

Covid-19 Economy Jobs National News and views Parliament Port Portsmouth

Labour urges Government to use spare COVID testing capacity to avoid ports chaos

As delays mount at the UK border and COVID cases rise, Labour is calling on…

Stephen Morgan22 December 2020

Economy National News and views Parliament Port Portsmouth Transport

City MP says Government must set out a credible plan to reassure the country that essential supplies will be safeguarded

Responding to the closure of borders affecting freight leaving the UK, Stephen Morgan MP said:…

Stephen Morgan21 December 2020

Covid-19 Health National News and views Parliament Portsmouth

Portsmouth South MP calls on Health Secretary to “share data and improve testing” as new variant pushes city into Tier 4

Stephen Morgan MP has called on Government to urgently provide data about the threat posed…

Stephen Morgan21 December 2020

Brexit Economy National News and views Parliament Port Portsmouth

“The nation needs Portsmouth to build new port infrastructure” says Portsmouth MP

Today (Monday 21 December) Stephen Morgan MP paid a visit to Portsmouth International Port as…

Stephen Morgan21 December 2020

Covid-19 National News and views Parliament Portsmouth

Tier 4: Government guidance published

The Government has published guidance tonight for areas going into Tier 4 from tomorrow. If…

Stephen Morgan19 December 2020

Covid-19 Economy Health National News and views Parliament Portsmouth

PM Statement: City MP responds over Christmas changes

Responding to the Prime Minister's announcement today (19 December 2020) of a new tier four…

Stephen Morgan19 December 2020

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Portsmouth MP challenges Chancellor over hitting every key worker earning over £18,000 with a pay cut – including over 160,000 across South East

New analysis by the official opposition reveals that Chancellor Rishi Sunak will hit every key…

Stephen Morgan18 December 2020

Covid-19 Economy National News and views Parliament Portsmouth

Stephen Morgan demands Government use £2 billion handed back by supermarkets to help City hospitality firms through Tier 3

Stephen Morgan MP is calling on the government to save pubs and businesses in the hospitality sector…

Stephen Morgan18 December 2020

Finance Jobs National News and views Parliament Portsmouth Services

City MP criticises Government ‘pay more: get less’ approach to council funding

Stephen Morgan MP has today criticised the government for its funding settlement for local authorities…

Stephen Morgan17 December 2020

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