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Librarian of Congress Receives Blackwell Award from Hobart and William Smith Colleges

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Monday, May 17, 2021

b'GENEVA, N.Y., May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --During the 2021 Commencement exercises at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden became the 42nd recipient of the prestigious Elizabeth Blackwell Award.

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  • b'GENEVA, N.Y., May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --During the 2021 Commencement exercises at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden became the 42nd recipient of the prestigious Elizabeth Blackwell Award.
  • She also delivered the Commencement Address and received an honorary degree.\nThe Blackwell Award is named in honor of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, known worldwide as the first woman to receive a Doctor of Medicine degree and who graduated from Geneva Medical College, a precursor to Hobart and William Smith.The Elizabeth Blackwell Award is given by Hobart and William Smith to a woman whose life exemplifies outstanding service to humanity.\nHayden is the 14th Librarian of Congress and the first woman and first African American to lead the national library.
  • And if you ever had a doubt, you know that the world needs you.
  • You are graduating at what has already been called one of the most significant inflection points in history.

Business Secretary Alok Sharma gives update on plans for UK internal market

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Friday, July 17, 2020

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Secretary made a statement on the Governments plans to preserve the UK internal market after the Brexittransition period.

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  • The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Secretary made a statement on the Governments plans to preserve the UK internal market after the Brexittransition period.
  • When the transition period ends, the UK and its devolved administrations will no longer be collectively bound by EU law.
  • BIES Secretary Alok Sharma MP came before MPsto explainthe White Paper that had been published.
  • Responding on behalf of the Opposition, Shadow BEIS Secretary Edward Miliband said that he supported maintaining the UK's internal market.

Business Secretary Alok Sharma gives update on plans for UK internal market

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 17, 2020

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Secretary made a statement on the Governments plans to preserve the UK internal market after the Brexittransition period.

Key Points: 
  • The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Secretary made a statement on the Governments plans to preserve the UK internal market after the Brexittransition period.
  • When the transition period ends, the UK and its devolved administrations will no longer be collectively bound by EU law.
  • BIES Secretary Alok Sharma MP came before MPsto explainthe White Paper that had been published.
  • Responding on behalf of the Opposition, Shadow BEIS Secretary Edward Miliband said that he supported maintaining the UK's internal market.

Statement from Business Secretary on Covid-19

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Following the Prime Minister's announcement on the Covid-19 strategy,the Business Secretary made a statement in the House of Commons regarding businesses, employers, employees and guidance.

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  • Following the Prime Minister's announcement on the Covid-19 strategy,the Business Secretary made a statement in the House of Commons regarding businesses, employers, employees and guidance.
  • Business Secretary, Alok Sharma started by thanking "the many workers in distrubtion centres, supermarkets, transport, construction and manufacturing across the country who have been playing their part in keeping Britain moving".
  • The Business Secretary went on to say:
    "It has been developed with input from firms, unions, industry bodies and the devolved administrations.
  • Edward Miliband , Shadow Business Secretary, responded to the Business Secretary's statement.

Statement from Business Secretary on Covid-19

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Following the Prime Minister's announcement on the Covid-19 strategy,the Business Secretary made a statement in the House of Commons regarding businesses, employers, employees and guidance.

Key Points: 
  • Following the Prime Minister's announcement on the Covid-19 strategy,the Business Secretary made a statement in the House of Commons regarding businesses, employers, employees and guidance.
  • Business Secretary, Alok Sharma started by thanking "the many workers in distrubtion centres, supermarkets, transport, construction and manufacturing across the country who have been playing their part in keeping Britain moving".
  • The Business Secretary went on to say:
    "It has been developed with input from firms, unions, industry bodies and the devolved administrations.
  • Edward Miliband , Shadow Business Secretary, responded to the Business Secretary's statement.

Jeremy Corbyn questions Prime Minister on recent apparent breaches of the ministerial code

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn,asked about allegations that Home Secretary, Priti Patel, may havebreached the Ministerial Code after a senior civil servant accused her of bullying.

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  • Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn,asked about allegations that Home Secretary, Priti Patel, may havebreached the Ministerial Code after a senior civil servant accused her of bullying.
  • He went on to say:
    The Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn respondedthat if the "serious allegations" were true then it "clearly" constitutes a breach of the Ministerial Code, which the Prime Minister oversees.
  • He asked why the Prime Minister has said that he "absolutely has confidence" inthe Home Secretary before the investigation has concluded.
  • Mr Corbyn called the allegations part of an"unacceptable pattern of behaviour", citing reports that the Home Secretary asked civil servants to contravene court rulings.

Jeremy Corbyn questions Prime Minister on recent apparent breaches of the ministerial code

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn,asked about allegations that Home Secretary, Priti Patel, may havebreached the Ministerial Code after a senior civil servant accused her of bullying.

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  • Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn,asked about allegations that Home Secretary, Priti Patel, may havebreached the Ministerial Code after a senior civil servant accused her of bullying.
  • He went on to say:
    The Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn respondedthat if the "serious allegations" were true then it "clearly" constitutes a breach of the Ministerial Code, which the Prime Minister oversees.
  • He asked why the Prime Minister has said that he "absolutely has confidence" inthe Home Secretary before the investigation has concluded.
  • Mr Corbyn called the allegations part of an"unacceptable pattern of behaviour", citing reports that the Home Secretary asked civil servants to contravene court rulings.

‘It’s time to act’ over ‘appalling abuse’ of vulnerable adults

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Thursday, May 23, 2019

JCHR Chair writes to Health Secretary regarding abuse towards vulnerable adults at a hospital in County Durham

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The Chair of the UK Parliament Human Rights Committee, Harriet Harman MP writes to the Health Secretary Matt Hancock MP regarding abuse towards vulnerable adults at a hospital in County Durham.

‘It’s time to act’ over ‘appalling abuse’ of vulnerable adults

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Thursday, May 23, 2019

JCHR Chair writes to Health Secretary regarding abuse towards vulnerable adults at a hospital in County Durham

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The Chair of the UK Parliament Human Rights Committee, Harriet Harman MP writes to the Health Secretary Matt Hancock MP regarding abuse towards vulnerable adults at a hospital in County Durham.

‘It’s time to act’ over ‘appalling abuse’ of vulnerable adults

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Thursday, May 23, 2019

JCHR Chair writes to Health Secretary regarding abuse towards vulnerable adults at a hospital in County Durham

Key Points: 

The Chair of the UK Parliament Human Rights Committee, Harriet Harman MP writes to the Health Secretary Matt Hancock MP regarding abuse towards vulnerable adults at a hospital in County Durham.