MP Bob Seely has again encouraged Island businesses to take advantage of emergency funding which is available through the Solent Local Economic Partnership (LEP).

An Island building company boss and chairman of a body that promotes health and safety within the industry has welcomed confirmation on what construction work can and cannot be undertaken during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Bob Seely MP said: 

“It’s welcome news that the IW Rifles are going to be used to support the coronavirus effort on the Island. It's a sensible move to use our local reserve unit to support both the regular troops from the Scots Guards and the Island community more widely.

MP Bob Seely has welcomed a £750 million package of measures from the government to support frontline charities including hospices and those supporting domestic abuse victims. 

Measures announced yesterday (8 April) by Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, included:  

MP Bob Seely has welcomed a government announcement of further support for local businesses that are struggling because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Measures announced today by Chancellor Rishi Sunak include:

MP Bob Seely has paid tribute to the voluntary and community sector for its response in ensuring the most vulnerable are cared for during the Covid-19 outbreak.

A government funding boost of over £5 million to help the Island respond to pressures on services brought about by COVID-19 has been welcomed by MP Bob Seely.

MP Bob Seely has welcomed the government’s package of support for the self-employed through the coronavirus outbreak.

Bob Seely MP said: 

MP Bob Seely has written to the three ferry companies to request that they now begin communicating with each other to put resilience plans in place.