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North Wales MPs have described their ongoing battle to protect Airbus jobs. It was announced that more than 1,400 jobs are at risk at the aircraft manufacturer's Broughton plant.

Today the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced his Plan for Jobs; supporting, creating and protecting jobs across the whole of the UK as we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.

Wrexham's MP, Sarah Atherton, has expressed her delight as the 5-mile cruel rule has been scrapped in Wales. 

Sarah said:

"People in Wrexham and across Wales have given up significant freedoms during the course of the pandemic, but today they are getting an important one back. 

Today the UK Government has announced an unprecedented support package to protect Britain’s world-class cultural, arts and heritage institutions.

Driving lessons, theory tests and practical tests are set to resume in England this Friday.

Sarah said:

"It is time for the Welsh Government to announce when they will resume in Wales. 

The announcement by Airbus to reduce its workforce is immensely worrying for local residents. 

Yesterday schools across Wales welcomed pupils back after a long break. Wrexham’s MP, Sarah Atherton, has thanked schools for their hard work during this outbreak.

Sarah said:

The UK Government has unveiled a £200M support packaged to help innovative businesses bounce back.

As a veteran, I'd like to wish all of our Armed Forces personnel a happy Armed Forces Day. 

Thank you to all of the brave men and women who have served and are serving now.