The #Coronavirus is the gravest public health crisis we have faced & is profoundly damaging our economy.

We will get through this with solidarity, courage, initiative, & hard work.

Here is what I’ve been doing to make sure South #Yorkshire plays its part. THREAD👇
We owe the people keeping us safe more than just words of support.

I’m working with manufacturers & engineers to increase production of #PPE and get it to frontline workers in our #NHS and social care system. 1/5 https://twitter.com/DanJarvisMP/status/1252142569628336128
Our economy is taking a battering.

I’ve established the South #Yorkshire COVID-19 Recovery Group to forge a collective economic response to this crisis. 2/5 https://twitter.com/DanJarvisMP/status/1246042412197261313
Our businesses are struggling with the uncertainty & in some cases, loss of all revenue.

I’ve put additional resources into @SCRGrowthHub to provide practical support & guidance for local firms weathering the economic storm. 3/5 https://twitter.com/SCRGrowthHub/status/1248152789685059586
School closures mean that an already unacceptable level of inequality in education will increase.

I’ve worked with schools & stakeholders to close the #DigitalDivide and ensure every child can learn remotely during #lockdown. 4/5 https://twitter.com/DanJarvisMP/status/1252264406035111936
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