Consultation on Disability and Work strategy launched by Minister Lyons
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has outlined plans for a disability employment strategy which will see an additional 50,000 people join the workforce over the next ten years.
Archibald reappoints member to the governing body of South Eastern Regional College
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has reappointed Mr Samuel Hagen as a member to the governing body of South Eastern Regional College (SERC).
Lyons announces £12.4m jobs programme for benefit claimants
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a new £12.4 million employment drive to support working age benefit claimants into work.
Greens say Tory policy announcements are a ‘cruel attack’ and ‘show a party quickening its pace towards oblivion.’
Greens say Tory policy announcements are a ‘cruel attack’ and ‘show a party quickening its pace towards oblivion.’
Reacting to a host of ‘nasty’ policy proposals that have been announced since the start of the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, co-deputy leader of the Green Party, Mothin Ali, said:
“The announcements from Kemi Badenoch’s Conservative Party so far show the Tories are looking to outflank Reform for divisiveness and hatred. But they also show a party quickening its pace towards oblivion.
“The package so far – turbo charged welfare cuts, draconian anti-migration measures, and axing life-saving foreign aid – would leave few but the wealthiest unscathed. These measures are a cruel attack on the sick and disabled, migrants and asylum seekers, and some of the poorest communities in the world.
“Nastiness is now at the very core of the Conservative Party. What a contrast to the vision of hope and bold politics witnessed at our own conference where we reaffirmed our policies to tax wealth fairly, fund public services properly and say unequivocally that refugees are welcome here.”
“Police need to urgently seek clarity on the motives of this attack and whether this hate crime constitutes an act of terrorism”: Green Deputy Leader, Mothin Ali on Peacehaven mosque attack.
Responding to the news of the firebombing of a mosque in Peacehaven last night, Green Party Leader of Lewes District Council, Cllr Zoe Nicholson said:
“I am shocked and saddened by the fire at Peacehaven mosque. This is a deeply distressing incident that strikes at the heart of our community.
“I want to express our unwavering support and solidarity with the Muslim community in Peacehaven and across our district. Be in no doubt, we stand shoulder to shoulder with you. Sussex Police is investigating, and I encourage anyone with information about this incident to contact the police on 101.”
Green Party, Deputy Leader, Mothin Ali added,
“The police need to urgently seek clarity on the motives of this attack and whether this hate crime constitutes an act of terrorism. People were inside the mosque when it was firebombed and people in this community will be feeling frightened and targeted for their faith.
“My thoughts are with everyone at the Masjid (mosque) and the wider Muslim community in Sussex, who will be feeling shaken and fearful today. Protecting Jews and Muslims in their places of worship must be a priority. We must redouble our commitment to stand shoulder to shoulder and bring communities together.”