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Simon at Boulby Potash Mine

Simon is backing local businesses large and small to succeed and bring jobs to our area.  Unemployment is down by almost 50% in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland over the past 7 years but there is much more to do.

In summer 2017 Simon joined the Prime Minister as she launched the South Tees Mayoral Development Corporation, a hugely exciting proposal which aims to bring tens of thousands of jobs to Teesside over the years ahead - you can find full details here.

 

 

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Red boxes keeping Simon busy

Delivering for Teesside at the Treasury

Wednesday, 14 August, 2019

This summer is the hardest-working of my life as I get fully settled into my role as a Treasury minister, and I thought it would be worth setting out a bit more about my responsibilities.

Employment graph 2010-2019

Our Economy: The Facts

Wednesday, 24 July, 2019

Labour have a narrative where everything keeps getting worse. It’s not helpful - and more importantly, it’s just not true.

This month’s latest figures from Office for National Statistics show:

Simon at Skinningrove

British Steel update and tomorrow's debate in Parliament

Monday, 8 July, 2019

I’ve been back in Doncaster today with Ben Houchen to discuss all things British Steel with the special working group of management and unions.

Conservative Environment Network Manifesto Launch

An action-packed Tuesday!

Wednesday, 3 July, 2019

Yesterday was absolutely jam-packed! I was proud to:

✅ Secure confirmation at Treasury Select Committee that Carbon Capture and Storage is essential for heavy industry on Teesside

Simon with SoS Greg Clark at the British Steel taskforce meeting

British Steel update - bids received

Monday, 1 July, 2019

I’ve been in Doncaster this morning for the weekly meeting of the British Steel taskforce with Business Secretary Greg Clark, Ben Houchen Tees Valley Mayor, the company and the trade unions.

Simon with Shaun Muir during his visit to Booths

A local business growing rapidly

Sunday, 30 June, 2019

So many of our local firms are doing great things, and on Friday I visited FJ Booth Construction, the structural steelworks contractor led by local man Shaun Muir.

Simon and Ben visiting Teesport with Liz Truss

PD Ports opens new rail link

Monday, 24 June, 2019

There’s great news today that PD Ports (Teesport) have opened a new rail freight link into and out of our region to cope with growing demand at our port. The twice-daily service to Doncaster will remove 120 road movements every day.

Simon at Skinningrove

British Steel - Public meeting this Sunday

Saturday, 8 June, 2019

I'm looking forward to joining Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, tomorrow at a public meeting to update everyone regarding the situation at British Steel.

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Defending Our Steelworkers

Wednesday, 22 May, 2019

While new ownership is sought for British Steel, the overwhelming priority of everyone is to keep its plants open and people in work, and that was my message in Parliament this afternoon.

Simon visiting British Steel Skinningrove

British Steel Update

Wednesday, 22 May, 2019

The announcement that British Steel has placed itself into insolvency is an absolute hammer-blow for steel workers and their families. My number one priority is to ensure a sustainable future for the operations at Skinningrove and Lackenby.

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