A message from our MP
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he Prime Minister has announced that, from December 2nd, we will reintroduce a localised system of restrictions based on strengthened tiers. During November, progress in two key areas has been made. The first is on mass testing, with our capacity now at 500,000 tests per day and trials of rapid testing in Liverpool showing promising signs. The second is on vaccines. Not just one – but three – vaccines have shown effectiveness in protecting individuals against Covid-19. The virus is still present, and that means we need to keep a level of restrictions on a local level. I’m in regular contact with public health officials and our local authorities. We must continue the work to battle this virus. We all have our part to play, so please do your bit by washing your hands, wearing a face covering and following the restrictions in place. As I write this column, we are fast approaching my sixth annual Jobs Fair on November 27. I usually host the event at North Bromsgrove High School, but due to public health restrictions, the event is being held online this year. More than 30 fantastic local businesses will attend the Fair, with over 2,000 oppor tunities on offer for local residents. Local and national organisations will be in attendance, including firms such as JCB, Oakland International, ATS Climate, Lloyds and West Mercia Police. I am determined to support local job seekers in any way that I can and help back the strongest possible economic recovery from this virus. In that spirit, I also recently hosted a roundtable with local businesses in
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Bromsgrove District. Listening to their experiences and thoughts on policy forms an important part of my work as an MP, and I look forward to more meetings in future. In November, I also pressed the Prime Minister in Parliament on skills and education. We know closing schools in March impacted our children greatly, par ticularly those who are most disadvantaged. I asked the Prime Minister for an assurance that he will do whatever it takes to make up for lost ground, and that the Government will never again contemplate closing schools. I welcomed his response. In what will be my last Completely Bromsgrove article before Christmas, I would like to wish all readers a happy and safe festive period. If I can be of any support, please do get in touch via sajid.javid.mp@parliament.uk This article was written before the Jobs Fair on November 27.
