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04/11/2020
SDLP Leader Slams 'Chaotic' Govt Furlough Response
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has hit out at the government over confusion at the furlough scheme extension.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a guarantee yesterday, 03 November, that the furlough scheme would be extended at the full 80% if any of the devolved administrations implemented further lockdown restrictions needed to control the spread of Covid-19.
A statement from another government minister this morning has suggested this would be a decision for Rishi Sunak.
Mr Eastwood has slammed the mixed messages and called for further clarity on the issue.
"Just who is in charge of this government's chaotic response to this crisis? Businesses in Derry, Belfast and Newry deserve to know that if the Executive applies further restrictions, they will be treated like any business in London or Leicester and will receive the full 80% furlough support.
He added: "Our businesses deserve better than the second class status they've been given by this government that only springs into action when jobs in the South East of England are under threat. Boris Johnson needs to stand by the commitment he gave in the House of Commons to businesses across Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales."
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a guarantee yesterday, 03 November, that the furlough scheme would be extended at the full 80% if any of the devolved administrations implemented further lockdown restrictions needed to control the spread of Covid-19.
A statement from another government minister this morning has suggested this would be a decision for Rishi Sunak.
Mr Eastwood has slammed the mixed messages and called for further clarity on the issue.
"Just who is in charge of this government's chaotic response to this crisis? Businesses in Derry, Belfast and Newry deserve to know that if the Executive applies further restrictions, they will be treated like any business in London or Leicester and will receive the full 80% furlough support.
He added: "Our businesses deserve better than the second class status they've been given by this government that only springs into action when jobs in the South East of England are under threat. Boris Johnson needs to stand by the commitment he gave in the House of Commons to businesses across Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales."
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