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James Brokenshire visited Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup to meet and thank volunteers who have dedicated their time to the Hospital and its patients during Coronavirus.

I would like to congratulate all students in Old Bexley and Sidcup who have now received their GCSE or A-level results based on teacher assessed grades, giving them the certainty and reassurance they deserve after the difficult past few months.

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

We must continue to stay alert, control the virus and save lives.

We can all help control the virus if we all stay alert. This means you must:

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.

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.

From Monday 6 July, those shielding from coronavirus can gather in groups of up to 6 people outdoors and form a ‘support bubble’ with another household

James Brokenshire is joining the Youth Sport Trust and Sky Sports to help young people and families up and down the country engage in a week of virtual sporting challenges.