I was proud to see Julie Budge from My Sisters’ House on Good Morning Britain earlier today alongside Patron, Dame Julie Walters, talking about domestic abuse issues. 

Monday marked the end of the Easter holiday period and the start of the summer term for schools. Schools remain closed until further notice for all but the children of critical workers and vulnerable children. And even during the Easter period most schools remained open for those children.

I was pleased to have been contacted recently by a number of individuals and businesses in my constituency who wanted to offer much needed assistance to those in need during this pandemic.

“Over the past week I have contacted a number of small businesses in Bognor and Littlehampton in order to understand how they are dealing with the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. Many are very worried and, while all welcomed the Government’s promise to provide financial relief, a number

“Over the last two weeks I have received emails from over 30 constituents who have found themselves or have loved ones stranded abroad in countries including New Zealand, USA, and Indonesia as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

I understand that many constituents are very worried about the impact of COVID-19 on their lives, families and their businesses. For the latest official advice and developments, please refer to the following websites which will be regularly updated.

Nick Gibb MP visited Gusto Wines Ltd in Ford Lane, Ford at the invitation of the company’s managing director and founder, Simon Wallace.

Simon established Gusto Wines in 2012 after spending the first part of his career in the wine business, most notably with Diageo.

Nick Gibb MP visited the new Military Functional Fitness Gym in the Durban Road Business Park, Bognor Regis

The gym was established in June this year by former Colour Sergeant, Daz Dugan.

Nick Gibb MP visited Mustards restaurant in York Road, Bognor Regis, to meet the two brothers who, in October 2018, established the restaurant. Shaun and Craig Mustard have been involved in the restaurant business since leaving school.

Nick Gibb joined the crowds at the Felpham Village Fete in Old Rectory Gardens. The fete was organised by the Felpham Conservation Society and has become an annual event, growing in popularity each year.