Over the last few days I have had conversations with Parliamentary colleagues and Ministers about whether to support Amendment NC2 to the Agriculture Bill, which would have required the Government to make a presentation to Parliament that any international trade deal would not allow imports that

I wanted to update everyone as to the new rules and hopefully give a few helpful pointers (beyond what I anticipate you already know):

1. You can meet one person from a different household provided that you do so outdoors and follow social distancing rules.

Monthly updates from Laura Farris

MP for Newbury

Welcome from Laura

This week I am launching the West Berkshire Community Champion Awards to celebrate the individuals and businesses from our area who have gone above and beyond for their community during this crisis.

Below is a recent statement I have received from the CEO of Royal Berkshire NHS Trust, outlining the latest information on PPE supplies at West Berkshire Community Hospital.

Monthly updates from Laura Farris

Welcome from Laura

This is not my normal monthly newsletter but these are not normal times.

This article was published in the Times newspaper's Red box on 31/03/20. As such, some information contained may be out of date.

This article was first printed in the Newbury Weekly News on 24/03/2020. Some information may be out of date.

"One of the most generous support schemes for self-employed people anywhere in the world" - Rishi Sunak, 26th March 2020

I think this is the announcement that many of you have been waiting for. A quick explainer:

On Monday 23rd March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation and announced that everyone should stay at home to stop the further spread of the disease within our communities. The following measures will be reviewed after three weeks.