Covid-19 Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Covid-19

Bambos Charalambous Excerpts
Wednesday 6th January 2021

(3 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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I thank my hon. Friend for her campaigning for education in Bishop Auckland, and I repeat what I have already said today about everything that we are doing to roll out support to help remote learning of all kinds. It is a tough time for children, teachers and parents, but a huge amount is being done to supply remote devices and encourage remote learning of all kinds.

Bambos Charalambous Portrait Bambos Charalambous (Enfield, Southgate) (Lab)
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Given the examples of elections being held in other countries, including the elections held overnight in Georgia, can the Prime Minister confirm that it is his intention that the local elections in 2021 will go ahead as scheduled on 6 May, and will not be delayed any further?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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Of course; that is what the law provides for, although we will obviously have to keep it under review.