The country is desperate to get life back to normal, particularly given how much has already been sacrificed.

Time and time again, the Government has squandered the sacrifices the British people have made.

But time and time again, the Government has squandered the sacrifices the British people have made through Ministers' unbelievable incompetence.

The Liberal Democrat representative for Chadsmead ward said it was important people were aware of the range of support on offer.

"These are very difficult times for many families especially with Christmas fast approaching - many families will be in desperate financial circumstances over this period due to the economic crisis brought on by COVID-19.

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Weekly Whip w/c 16th November

Monday 16th November

To start off the week, the Commons had a quiet day of business.