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Monday marked the beginning of the annual ‘volunteers’ week’, celebrating the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering.

Wrexham’s MP, Sarah Atherton, has taken the opportunity to thank volunteers in Wrexham and across the UK.

Sarah said:

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted our lives in ways that we have not seen for generations. We find ourselves having to stay at home to help slow and prevent the spread of this invisible killer.

Wrexham’s MP and veteran, Sarah Atherton, has called for the abolition of visa application fees for commonwealth military personnel that have served in the British armed forces, making it easier to apply for indefinite leave to remain following discharge.

The coronavirus outbreak continues to have a huge impact on our daily lives, and has had a huge effect on the way in which my colleagues and I carry out our parliamentary duties.

Many constituents have contacted me over the bank holiday weekend regarding Dominic Cummings’ actions during lockdown. I have conveyed your varied responses to the Whips and Government colleagues. 

Wrexham’s MP, Sarah Atherton, welcomes the Welsh Governments announcement to reopen the Economic Resilience Fund (ERF), that closed on the 27th April 2020.

Wrexham’s MP and former nurse, Sarah Atherton, has launched a Mental Health Guide ‘keeping your mind in check’ ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week.

Sarah said:

Wrexham's MP, Sarah Atherton, has shown her support for the 'Hillock Lane Action Group', aimed at stopping the proposed development of 116 new homes along Chester Road.

Sarah said: 

Today the UK Government has committed an extra £35 million to support Wales in the fight against coronavirus, taking the total amount of funding provided by the UK Government to Wales to over £2.1 billion.

The Secretary of State for Wales, Simon Hart, said:

Today, the Defence Committee launched its inquiry into the nature of the Armed Forces’ contribution to the ongoing effort against the coronavirus pandemic.