Thread by @RishiSunak

It’s been a busy week so far with new stats, changes to CLBILS and the launch of the Future Fund. So tomorrow I’ll be taking some time to answer 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 questions here on Twitter.

Just hit the button below and ask your question using #AskRishi.

Q: There are thousands of self-employed freelancers from a huge variety of backgrounds working in theatre, which as a sector has no hope of reopening in June. Are you going to extend the SEISS to October in line with the furlough scheme? #AskRishi
- @vikkistone

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Q: #askrishi Are you going to provide any support for self employed Directors working via Ltd Co? Many freelance PR lost up to 70% of work but can’t furlough or UC.
- @MandyPearse

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Q: On 2nd May government published a top up to local business grant fund scheme. Has any further guidance been given to local authorities? I have written twice to my local authority and haven’t received any response. we have been hard hit a sm… #AskRishi
- @maryhar30878052

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Q: #askrishi will a rent freeze be imposed to protect millions across this country, who face the threat of not being able to pay next months rent, and being evicted once the eviction ban is over?
- @LynchKaiden

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Q: #AskRishi I work for a large company and have been furloughed since March with no indication of our outlook. After Rolls Royce actions yesterday, are we in any way prepared for a rush of redundancies once the JRS reduces and comes to an end?
- @steveorton8

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Q: What's your favourite Indian breakfast? #AskRishi
- @Anshul__K

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Q: #AskRishi Many theatres in the UK have already gone bankrupt and permanently closed due to the effects of lockdown. Will the government give support to the hundreds of arts venues who are struggling to survive, to protect the future of our arts and enter…
- @rachelparris

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Q: If HMRC can access PAYE information from my employer in order to make deductions from my universal credit allowance, based on my earnings for March (including pay period), why can they not use this same information to verify a furlough claim on … #AskRishi
- @HanMitchell

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Q: #AskRishi

If a #tech #startup can source private investment, they don't need a Future Fund loan.

If they cannot source private investment though (which applies to most of us in the current climate), then they don't qualify for the loan?

Nice idea, but no…
- @markmcan

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