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Great to visit @TachbrookStMkt today. The opening of schools, markets, and car showrooms is an important first step towards kickstarting the economy and getting our lives back to normal.
By being safe we can hopefully get our restaurants and pubs open in July too.
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An important moment is upon us. A moment of challenge and of change.
Of difficulties, yes, but of possibilities too.
This is a Budget that meets that moment. '👇
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4/ We’re signing our first ever free trade agreement with Malaysia. This gives the UK:
✅ Access to an economy worth £271 billion in 2021
✅ Zero tariffs on UK exports like whisky & cars
✅ More trade and greater share of the market
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We’ve just announced a 4 week extension of the ban on evictions and an extended 6 month notice period for tenants👇 twitter.com/RobertJenrick/…
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3/ The scheme, open to any employer in the country, will cover the cost of wages backdated to March 1st and will be open before the end of April for at least 3 months.
There's no limit on the funding available for the scheme, we will pay to support as many jobs as needed.
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However you’re celebrating Easter this year, celebrate it at home.
Let’s not let up in our fight against coronavirus. #StayHomeSaveLives
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I’m providing GPs and community pharmacies up to £32 million so they can remain open this bank holiday and ensure patients continue to get the medication they need.
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When I come across difficult problems I get to grips with them, and I solve them, that’s what I’ll do as Prime Minister.
#Ready4Rishi
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📅In 2019 as a junior minister I promised to introduce more accessible toilets after hearing from parents of disabled children about the difficulties they faced.
Now as PM I’m proud that we've announced a further £7 million in funding to target areas with the lowest provision. twitter.com/luhc/status/11…
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We’re providing new support worth £1bn including:
➡️New grants for hospitality & leisure sectors - up to £6,000 per business premises.
➡️Adding £30m to the Culture Recovery Fund to support culture.
➡️Reintroducing our Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme.
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2/ From August to October the scheme will continue, for all sectors and regions of the UK, but with greater flexibility to support the transition back to work.
Employers currently using the scheme will be able to bring furloughed employees back part-time.
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I want to take on Nicola Sturgeon and I want to win the argument. We have to hold the SNP to account for its record.
As PM I would care about citizens everywhere and make sure that people in Scotland get the schools, the health service that they deserve.
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Disappointing that the MP for Leeds West didn't welcome the #Budget2021 announcement today to level up transport connections in her constituency with £20 million from the Levelling Up Fund.
It's not too late though @RachelReevesMP I've even made a graphic for you 👇
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New Freeports will encourage free trade and reinforce our position as an outward-looking, trading nation, open to the world. #Budget2021
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Great night out with the boss - Jedi Master @sajidjavid #TheRiseOfSkywalker
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If I become Prime Minister I will protect women’s rights and ensure women and girls enjoy the same freedom most males take for granted in feeling safe from assault and abuse.
Read more below #Ready4Rishi Ready4Rishi.com👇
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🇬🇧 Tariff free access for more UK goods
🤝 New protections for UK creative industries
🇯🇵 Improved market access for UK financial services
A historical day as we sign our first trade deal as an independent nation #Japan #tradedeal
Read More: bit.ly/2DPMb5l
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At home and abroad, our focus is on building a better future.
This week ⬇️ 1/5
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I've loved meeting so many members already during this campaign.
Sevenoaks, Grantham, West London, Durham and more! Drop us a comment below if you'd like us to come to your area next 👇 #Ready4Rishi
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To support more than 150,000 businesses and protect 2.4 million jobs through the winter we are 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐀𝐓 for hospitality and tourism.
We will keep the lower 5% VAT rate until March 31st next year.
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4️⃣ Only 4 days to go until the ballot closes
📣As Prime Minister, I will grip inflation, support people with the cost of living and beat Keir Starmer
🇬🇧 Thank you so much to all @Conservatives members voting for me across the country
🗳️Cast your vote online now!
#Ready4Rishi
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Innovation and entrepreneurship have powered growth in this country for centuries, and it is what will drive our growth as we recover from this crisis. #FutureFund
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We're seeing the significant impact of coronavirus on our country and our economy.
The action we’ve taken to provide lifelines that help people and businesses through the economic disruption will ensure our recovery is as strong and as swift as possible.
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1/ Today, we're announcing a new loan scheme. A simple, quick, easy solution for those in need of smaller loans.
Businesses can apply for new Bounce Back Loans up to a maximum of £50,000, or 25% of turnover, with the government paying the interest for the first 12 months.
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
@Conservatives leader.
MP for Richmond (Yorks).