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Covid-19 Financial Assistance (Gaps in Support)

13 January 2021

Lead MP

Tracy Brabin

Debate Type

General Debate

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NHSEconomyEmploymentLocal Government
Other Contributors: 1

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Tracy Brabin raised concerns about covid-19 financial assistance (gaps in support) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

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Lead Contributor

Opened the debate
The Bill aims to identify gaps in financial support provided during the pandemic, particularly for those excluded from existing schemes. It calls on the Government to report steps they intend to take to address these issues. The speaker highlights several cases of individuals and businesses that have been left without meaningful support, such as Kim, a make-up artist denied local authority grants and self-employment income due to eligibility rules; Zoe's sister Louise, who attempted suicide after being denied a bounce back loan; James, who lost his job and savings when sites closed. The Bill seeks to include newly self-employed individuals in the SEISS scheme, support company directors through an income support scheme, waive tax for freelancers whose income is less than their tax bill, and provide grants to those refused access to furlough.
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