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Steve Double MP

Steve Double MP

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Conservative MP for St Austell and Newquay

Tourism and hospitality industries are still facing a perilous future – more government support is needed to turbo-charge recovery
Economy
By Steve Double MP
Tourism and hospitality industries are still facing a perilous future – more government support is needed to turbo-charge recovery
As we emerge from the Covid crisis, the regional importance of the hospitality and tourism sectors should make them a significant part of the government’s levelling up agenda.
Chancellor should extend business rates holiday and VAT cut to ensure tourism and hospitality businesses bounce back
Economy
By Steve Double MP
Chancellor should extend business rates holiday and VAT cut to ensure tourism and hospitality businesses bounce back
Hospitality and tourism are the bedrock of our local economy and will be absolutely central to pandemic recovery.
Strategic support for airlines must mean long-term value for taxpayers
Coronavirus
By Steve Double MP
Strategic support for airlines must mean long-term value for taxpayers
UK aviation is of great strategic importance to our place in the world. But from regional airports to large international airlines, ongoing support will be needed to weather the Covid crisis
Analysis: The questions still unanswered as Rishi Sunak extends the multi-billion pound coronavirus furlough scheme
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Analysis: The questions still unanswered as Rishi Sunak extends the multi-billion pound coronavirus furlough scheme
As the Chancellor announces a fresh extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, The House’s policy editor Georgina Bailey digs into the detail - and gauges the mood among MPs
Retailers are starting to get the message that consumers want less plastic waste from food packaging
Environment
By Steve Double MP
Retailers are starting to get the message that consumers want less plastic waste from food packaging

Conservative MP for St Austell and Newquay Steve Double writes following a debate that he led this week in Westminster Hall on e-petition 222715 relating to plastic-free packaging for fruit and vegetables. 
Lessons from Windrush
Home affairs
By Steve Double MP
Lessons from Windrush

This afternoon, Steve Double MP will lead a debate in Parliament about the status of the Windrush Generation and their right to remain, work and access services in our country.
Plastics Free Parliament would show that MPs practice what they preach
Environment
By Steve Double MP
Plastics Free Parliament would show that MPs practice what they preach

Members of Parliament, as community leaders, have our own role to play in raising awareness, taking a lead and setting an example on this important matter, says Steve Double MP.
Air Passenger Duty is a ‘tax on trade’. So, what will the Chancellor do about it? Partner content
Transport
By Steve Double MP
Air Passenger Duty is a ‘tax on trade’. So, what will the Chancellor do about it?

Conservative MP, Steve Double urges the Chancellor to show that Britain is both Brexit-ready and open for business by cutting Air Passenger Duty
There is less protective legislation binding a home purchase, than on a phone contract
Communities
By Steve Double MP
There is less protective legislation binding a home purchase, than on a phone contract

Steve Double argues that the establishment of a home-buyers ombudsman should be considered to bring fresh focus to the sector.
Chancellor should support pub and brewing industry with a beer duty cut
Home affairs
By Steve Double MP
Chancellor should support pub and brewing industry with a beer duty cut

Pubs are often the hub of a local community and the Government should do more to help them, says Steve Double MP.
'Reasonable flexibility' should be given to parents to choose on term-time leave
Education
By Steve Double MP
'Reasonable flexibility' should be given to parents to choose on term-time leave
St Austell and Newquay MP Steve Double writes ahead of the Westminster Hall Debate on an e-petition relating to term-time leave from school for holiday.
Government must stop delaying and back Heathrow expansion
Transport
By Steve Double MP
Government must stop delaying and back Heathrow expansion
Conservative MP for St Austell and Newquay Steve Double calls for decisive action on increasing UK airport capacity