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Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has been campaigning locally and in Westminster for farmers based in his constituency.

Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has today asked the Secretary of State for Education about the reopening of schools during the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch his question here. 

Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has welcomed new government updates on schemes that are available for businesses and individuals to support them during the current health crisis. 

Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has been campaigning for those affected, financially or otherwise, by gambling.

Richard Holden, Member of Parliament for North West Durham, has been working with residents of Dipton to make their roads safer.

Over 100,000 businesses have already applied for the Government's new Bounce Back Loans. If you need one apply here: Bounce Back Loan scheme.

Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, has written to the Chief Executive of Post Office, Mr Nick Read, concerning the on-going closure of the Post Office in central Consett. 

Richard Holden has been working closely with fellow local MPs: Peter Gibson, Paul Howell and Dehenna Davison to argue for help for local business in County Durham and Darlington not covered by the current grant funds scheme.  The news that the Chancellor has agreed a new £617m national fund to ac

Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, spoke to Nigel Huddleston MP, Minister for Sport in the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, last week and has followed that up with an email today regarding football in North West Durham. 

***Important Update***

The Chancellor has announced new extra help for small businesses:

Interest free loans for 12-month of up to £50,000 (max 25% of turnover)
100% government backed
Cash in your business account within 24 hours
Starts on May 4th