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James Brokenshire has welcomed the launch of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme which starts this week, giving families 50 per cent off their restaurant bills in August.  Over 72,000 establishments are participating across the country - including independent eateries and family favourites in Old Bexl

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In his role as Security Minister, James Brokenshire spoke in the House of Commons Chamber via video link providing reassurance that the Government will always defend Britain’s democracy and values from hostile state activity and that Russia must desist from its attacks on the UK and our allies. 

In his role as Security Minister, James Brokenshire wrote the below article on 15th July 2020 for The Times Red Box underlining the Government’s commitment to combat far right extremist groups and their attempts to target and radicalise young people online:

James Brokenshire has welcomed the Plan for Jobs set out by the Chancellor to support, create and protect jobs and businesses across the country and Old Bexley and Sidcup as we emerge from the Coronavirus outbreak. 

James has welcomed news that the performing arts and theatres, heritage, historic palaces, museums, galleries, live music and independent cinema will benefit from access to emergency grants and loans to help them weather the storm of the Coronavirus outbreak.

James Brokenshire has welcomed the Prime Minister’s New Deal for Britain, an ambitious economic strategy to rebuild Britain, putting jobs, skills and infrastructure investment at the heart of our economic recovery post-coronavirus, and delivering on our manifesto pledges to level up the entire co

Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice have organised their first ever Virtual Open Gardens experience in response to not being able to host their popular annual Open Gardens event this year.

The Prime Minister has set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get back on their feet and get people back in their jobs.

The furlough and self-employment schemes have been a lifeline for thousands of people and businesses in Bexley.