Briefing supplied by the Chancellor on 25th March 2020. 

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Taken from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-pr…

Local MP Derek Thomas, joined the Bank of England’s Chief Cashier, Sarah John, in Parliament on 5 February to find out more about the new £20 note - the Bank’s most secure note yet.

At an event in the House of Commons, Derek Thomas MP called for action to boost access to wearable medical technology for people living with type 1 diabetes.

The UK is introducing a points-based immigration system from 2021.

It was fantastic to have Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Andrea Leadsom, in Helston over the weekend, especially fitting given that it was Small Business Saturday.

This month the Prime Minister, secured a revised deal between the UK and the EU. The backstop was replaced with new custom arrangements.

Lots is being said to try and distract people from the work that is going on in order to leave the EU, with a revised withdrawal agreement, on 31st October. There is still time to do a deal and negotiate a future agreement of trade and cooperation.

With environmental issues riding high in public debate, Derek Thomas MP is backing a greater focus on energy efficiency – the missing piece in tackling the climate crisis and how getting a smart meter installed is one way to make a difference.

The House of Commons Speaker, John Bercow, has stated that he will not allow a vote on the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 Motion yesterday due to the same-question convention.