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Sunday night I joined Ellie Price on BBC Westminster Hour to discuss the proposed changes to planning laws (from 31.30), how to improve the quality of political debate and the Government's latest measures on coronavirus (from 11.20)

We've published new details on our Green Home Grants.

Read more about the range of measures included and how you'll be able to claim the vouchers, worth up to £5,000 for homeowners - https://www.gov.uk/…/quality-assurance-at-heart-of-new-2-bi…

See my article in Hitchin Nub News for my take on the Prime Minister's decision to 'pull handbrake' on easing lockdown restrictions.

Despite the very difficult challenges facing communities around the world, there is still good news to be found.

This afternoon, I enjoyed a fantastic lunch at the The Cricketers of Redbourn Pub. The past months have been undeniably tough for all businesses, but especially our local pubs - we need to make sure that we get out there and continue to support them as they reopen.

Register to use the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme, to offer a discount to diners and encourage them to eat at your restaurant.

You can use the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme:

all day, every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 to 31 August 2020

As you may know, I have recently become a member of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute Advisory Board. Please take a look at this new report, which focuses on how to make the free-to-access advice sector more accessible to people who suffer from mental health problems.

Take a look at my piece in the Independent discussing my take on Boris Johnson's first year as Prime Minister.

This week's update includes new information on:

Monday 27 July is the first day of eatALFRESCO dining in Hitchin Market Place. All the cafes and restaurants taking part will be adhering to various conditions and following Government guidelines regarding sanitising and social distancing. No need to book, just turn up!