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P&O Chief Executive Says He Would Make The Decision To Lay Off Staff Again
Economy
P&O Chief Executive Says He Would Make The Decision To Lay Off Staff Again
The chief executive of P&O has said he would “make the decision again” to fire staff if it meant preventing the ferry operator from closing.
Coronavirus: MPs say economic impact of lockdown not shared evenly despite 'all in it together' claims
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: MPs say economic impact of lockdown not shared evenly despite 'all in it together' claims
The economic impact of the coronavirus lockdown has not been shared evenly, despite the Government's claims "we are all in it together", a cross-party group of MPs has said.
How will we recover from the coronavirus crisis if we can’t trust Boris Johnson to do the right thing?
Coronavirus
By Darren Jones MP
How will we recover from the coronavirus crisis if we can’t trust Boris Johnson to do the right thing?
Public confidence is plummeting. We need a clear and coherent strategy to lift the lockdown and get our workers, businesses and consumers on the road to recovery
Technology must be properly regulated in our recovery from Covid
Coronavirus
By Darren Jones MP
Technology must be properly regulated in our recovery from Covid
Covid-19 has changed the way we use technology, and it will play a large role in our recovery too. We must therefore get the balance of innovation and regulation right
The BEIS committee chair needs fresh, real-world experience and a collaborative approach
Coronavirus
By Darren Jones MP
The BEIS committee chair needs fresh, real-world experience and a collaborative approach
This week, we are running articles from the MPs vying to be the new chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Select Committee. Darren Jones says he would never use the chair for political gain, and "ensure every committee member, regardless of party, is empowered to lead."
As Covid-19 grips the country, we need a well chaired BEIS committee to scrutinise government
Coronavirus
By Angela Eagle MP
As Covid-19 grips the country, we need a well chaired BEIS committee to scrutinise government
This week, we are running articles from the MPs vying to be the new chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Select Committee. Angela Eagle says she is "hugely experienced in relevant complex economic briefs working as a treasury minister and shadowing BEIS in Opposition."
As the coronavirus crisis continues, we need a BEIS chair and committee that backs Britain’s businesses
Coronavirus
By Stella Creasy MP
As the coronavirus crisis continues, we need a BEIS chair and committee that backs Britain’s businesses
This week, we will be running articles from the MPs vying to be the new chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Select Committee. Stella Creasy says she has the experience to ensure the BEIS committee can be the constructive forum our constituents and representatives need.