MP Damien Moore, has commented on the Chancellor’s 2022 Autumn Statement

THE Member of Parliament for Southport, Damien Moore, has commented on the Chancellor’s 2022 Autumn Statement, said:- "Last week, along with colleagues I wrote to the Chancellor to insist that spending on education should not be cut, but indeed should be increased. I'm very pleased to hear him announce that the schools’ budget will grow by £4 billion over the next 2 years. Southport’s children only get one shot at their School education, and it is right that we do everything we can to support them. In addition, as part of the Government’s fair plan to tackle inflation and restore economic stability, helping those who need it by ensuring that people across the country and indeed Southport are protected, I warmly welcome the Chancellor’s commitments to:-

►     Support every household with higher energy bills by extending the Energy Price Guarantee until April 2024, with an extra £12 billion for the most vulnerable.

►     Uprate benefits in line with inflation.

►     Protect the pensions Triple Lock.

►     Invest an additional £7.7 billion in health and social care over the next 2 years.

►     Boost growth with over £600 billion in capital investment over the next 5 years.

►     Provide a £14 billion business rates package to support high streets.

The OBR expects this package to reduce peak inflation and unemployment, and to raise GDP. Crucially, this statement makes clear that those who need support will continue to get that support, and shows that you don’t have to choose between a strong economy or good public services; with a Conservative Government, you get both. I'm confident that the provisions announced today will help us ensure good public services while also getting our finances under control, so that ultimately we can introduce appropriate tax cuts when the time is right. I realise however that times are still tough for many now, and I would remind everyone in Southport who needs help that I am always available by telephone and by email, and that I run a weekly advice surgery in The Atkinson library, 11am to 2pm every Friday. No appointment is necessary, and you can simply turn up.”

Christmas is coming to Southport!

IF you have been in Southport Town Centre you might have already spotted that the sparkling Christmas Tree has been installed by Illumidexuk Ltd. outside The Atkinson, and also we have had lots of Christmas lights being installed around the Town Centre heads of the start of the festive shopping events that have been planned by Southport BID. The 1st event will take place on Saturday, 19 November 2022, with a special Festive Fun Day, that will see performances from:- local dance Schools at The Bandstand, Christmas Carols in the Town Hall Gardens and the opening day of lots of activities and events taking place between:- 1.30pm and 3.30pm... Then the Town will add some extra Christmas Cheer for this years Late Night Shopping day, in Southport Town Centre, with additional pop-up stalls from local artists and makers stalls, until 9pm, on Thursday, 1 December 2022. The event will also some some special Christmas activities The Atkinson local this Christmas!

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