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Listen to local experts MPs tell department of health – Hastings In Focus

Listen to local experts MPs tell department of health

Local MP’s including Hastings and Rye’s Sally-Ann Hart say they are ‘disappointed’ their constituencies have been placed in Tier 2 under the Government’s latest measures to combat Coronavirus.

Mrs Hart, along with Eastbourne MP Caroline Ansell, Wealden’s Nus Ghani and Huw Merriman who represents Bexhill and Battle say: “We share the disappointment of residents who now face additional restrictions to those which were in place before the November lockdown began.

Sally-Ann Hart

“It was hoped that the month of national restrictions would have eased the rates locally. While, very recently, the county had the lowest rate of all 149 authorities, there was an increase in the rate a week ago. The local rates, and local hospital Covid-19 patient occupancy, have fallen over the last few days. However, and along with the majority of England, East Sussex falls within Tier 2. Residents should be assured that we remain an area with one of the lowest number of confirmed cases (being 145th out of 149 counties).

“We have sought to ensure that those making these decisions centrally have held the same discussions.”

“These additional restrictions will have particular impact on our hospitality industry. It is hoped that residents will find ways to support all local businesses while keeping to the rules and helping keep everyone safe and improving our chances of moving to the lowest tier of restrictions.

“Along with our neighbour, Maria Caulfield MP, we have engaged with our County hospital, council, public health and GP leaders. We are all grateful to them for explaining the local Covid data and trends. We have sought to ensure that those making these decisions centrally have held the same discussions.

“We will continue to press the Department of Health to listen to our local experts in order to review the restrictions in a fortnight with the aim of reducing to the Tier 1 level when local evidence permits.”

These new restrictions will be subject to a vote in the House of Commons on Tuesday 1 December. We’ve asked each of the MPs how they intend to vote on Tuesday.

Tell us what you think about these latest Coronavirus restrictions by using the comment section below.

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