Today [Monday 9th March] the Prime Minister will visit a
community centre in London where he'll meet with people to
discuss the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on
communities here in Britain.
His visit follows further action across the weekend to support
British citizens and defend our interests, with booking open for
British nationals in Dubai wishing to access UK
government-provided flights and more commercial flights
available. The four additional Typhoon jets have now arrived in
Qatar, and a Merlin helicopter is en route to RAF Akrotiri to
bolster our defences in Cyprus.
Speaking ahead of the visit the Prime Minister said:
“I know that people are worried sick for friends and family as
the conflict in the Middle East continues.
“That's why we're working round the clock to keep British
citizens safe. Staff are on the ground to support those in need,
government provided flights are helping people get home, and our
tireless
Armed Forces are flying across the region to defend our allies
and our interests.
“But people are also rightly worrying what this means for life at
home – their bills, their jobs, their communities.
“I want to address those concerns head on. I will always be
guided by what is best for the British public. And no matter the
headwinds, supporting working people and their families with the
cost of living is always top of my mind.
“That is true from the day I took office, to the decisions I've
made over the last week. And the steps we've taken to stabilise
our economy will make our country stronger in the face of global
shocks so that they weigh less heavy on people's lives.
“We're stepping in to ease the everyday pressures - freezing rail
fares, taking money off energy bills, helping with childcare and
raising the minimum wage. And thanks to our decisions interest
rates have been cut six times and living standards are up.
“This is a crucial part of how we become a stronger nation. But
our strength is also measured by our resilience as a society.
“That's why we've set out a plan to renew the values that bring
us together, investing in our communities and rooting out hatred
wherever it tries to divide us.
“That's how we withstand the challenges ahead, and how we emerge
from them stronger.”
