Julian Knight MP was presented today with a piece of artwork of St Alphege’s Church in Solihull as a celebration of the local area. The piece, by Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year finalist Fujiko Rose, was donated by Sky to mark the launch of Sky Arts as a free-to-air channel.

We know that the period of Coronavirus has been hard for many across our country. With many across all sectors being furloughed and some facing redundancy.

That is why I welcome the Government’s landmark new Kickstart scheme.

As you may have seen, the government has changed the rules on meeting with other households following a rise in cases of Covid-19.

From Monday, gatherings will be restricted to just six people, whether that’s indoors, outdoors, or in parks and gardens.

More than 105,000 meals were claimed in Solihull under the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, according to the latest statistics.

Community groups perform important work during any period, but they have been vital in our response to Coronavirus and helping those in need. In turn, it is vital that they are supported in turn.

As our great country continues to adapt to a life with the presence of Coronavirus, its important to find a way in which sports can safely operate.

Local MP Julian Knight has welcomed the announcement that the UK Government-owned British Business Bank has issued its 75,000th loan through its Start Up Loans programme, marking more than £623 million invested in small businesses across the UK since its launch in 2012.

Julian Knight MP has welcomed the announcement that Solihull College will benefit from £1,599,537 to upgrade its facilities.

Recess does not just allow me time to spend here in our wonderful Solihull, but also a chance for myself and my team to continue to work on issues which affect local residents.

In January, I was elected by my fellow MPs to serve as the Chairman of Parliament’s Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport Select Committee. (Solihull Mail)