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I'll be leading a debate very shortly on those #excluded from Government support during #Covid19. Just waiting to go in to #WestminsterHall.
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The Govt has said: "'it's too difficult and complex to include these groups'. I'm afraid 9 months on, this just does not wash. I understand these schemes were set up at speed, but there has been ample time to work through and implement potential solutions"
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"Debt is rising. Rachel from the SE says: 'I am selling my house, cannot get a mortgage, selling my personal belongings just to put food on the table. Never been so scared. I’m also a single parent & it’s heart-breaking telling my daughter Santa can’t afford much this year.'"pic.twitter.com/Mg2BACIs2k
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"In terms of the economic impact, these businesses & entrepreneurs who are natural risk-takers are the wealth creators & lifeblood of our economy. Retaining their skills, & stopping their businesses going to the wall is absolutely critical to our post Covid recovery."pic.twitter.com/L3u7dZbTsK
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MPs from all sides of the House, including
@TracyBrabin &@andrealeadsom, raising some really powerful stories of those who have who have been#excluded. Govt seriously needs to listen to the solutions being put forwardShow this thread -
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@carolinenokes reiterates it's essential people receive help now. Christmas is coming, people need some hope. Couldn't agree more!#ExcludedDebateShow this thread -
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@PeterGrantMP notes that not one person has defended the government in the debate, and thanks those campaign groups ensuring that the story of the#excluded does not go away#ExcludedDebateShow this thread -
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@bphillipsonMP echoes tragic stories of people who have never claimed a penny are now on the verge of destitution#ExcludedDebateShow this thread -
Minister says he recognises the eligibility criteria of
#Covid19 support schemes can feel unfair, but had to draw line somewhere That won't put food on the table or pay the mortgages for those who are#excluded#ExcludedDebateShow this thread -
CLOSING REMARKS "If the points I made around mental health were too emotive, if the arguments around fairness don't cut through with Ministers then look at what makes economic sense." The Govt must not delay in helping the
#excluded. They are the lifeblood of our economypic.twitter.com/R0sFt4e2R6
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