It is welcoming news that £5 million is being invested to support community projects to help peoples mental health. With people now staying at home and others being increasingly isolated due to the Coronavirus, this can have a detrimental impact on peoples mental health.

The new NHS Test and Trace service is now live. This means in South Derbyshire we can identify those who have had the coronavirus and been in close proximity to this person, less than 2 meters for 15 minutes. They will then be asked to self -isolate for 14 days even if they have no symptoms.

Keeping people safe is a priority. Not just in these challenging times with social distancing but also online. Ensuring the safety and security of people in the UK both on and offline is crucial.

In ten years of being your MP, other than for BREXIT issues, this is the largest mailbag I have received from Constituents whether in support or against Mr Cummings. I have read every single one and I hope in the round I can reply giving you my feelings on the matter.

The government has announced a new convertible loan to support the growth and innovation of companies in sectors of technology, life sciences, and creative industries.

In line with national guidelines, dentists in South Derbyshire are currently closed for routine appointments, however help is still available if you need urgent treatment.

Loneliness is a problem we must work to tackle. It has been an issue before the coronavirus hit and required people to self-isolate, which increasing the problem.

It is welcoming news to hear that the Coronavirus job retention scheme will be extended for a further four months, until the end of October.

Household waste recycling centres run by Derbyshire County Council will reopen with restrictions in place from Monday 18 May – but residents are only advised to visit them if they have waste they cannot store safely at home.

The Prime Minister has announced some changes to the current restrictions. These changes will come into effect as of Wednesday the 13th of May in England, rules in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland maybe different. The following changes have been made: