Today, Lucy Allan MP was informed by Telford & Wrekin Council that a new round of discretionary grant allocations will now begin for businesses who have not received funding to date.

Today in Parliament, Lucy Allan MP asked the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Jesse Norman MP, if the Treasury would support technology accelerators as a key driver of jobs and growth in our post-coronavirus economy.

On 2nd April, the Government established a Ministerial Task Force chaired by the DEFRA Minister, Victoria Prentis MP, to ensure that vulnerable individuals have access to food and other essential supplies during the coronavirus pandemic.

Lucy Allan MP has been informed that a new Regional Test Site (RTS) will be established at Ironbridge Park and Ride over the coming days.

Telford has received unprecedented amounts of economic support to protect jobs and businesses during the coronavirus outbreak.

Today in Parliament, the Business Minister, Paul Scully MP, responded to an urgent question on the subject of the Post Office Horizon Scandal.

Over the weekend there were scenes of vandalism and disorder in London which caused injury to a number of Police officers. 

Many constituents have raised concerns about reports that the UK intends to lower food standards to secure post-Brexit trade deals. This is false.

Statement by Lucy Allan MP:

"The death of George Floyd as result of police brutality in Minneapolis has been a hugely shocking and defining moment for the United States but also for us in the UK.

Companies in Telford can now apply for a convertible loan of between £125,000 and £5 million, to support continued growth and innovation in sectors as diverse as technology, life sciences and the creative industries.