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Freeports will create national hubs for trade, innovation and commerce, regenerating communities across the UK and supporting jobs.
Today we set out further details around how we will create a number of new innovative Freeports. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…
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“Honesty means telling you the truth, even when that’s not easy.”
Rishi will always be honest about the challenges we face as a country and what’s required to fix them.
#BattleForNo10 #Ready4Rishi
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I promise you, I’m going to fight for every single vote, I’m going to fight for the Conservative values that are core to who I am and what I stand for.
#Ready4Rishi
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I'm removing some of the exclusions for business rates relief so that retail, leisure, and hospitality properties that have closed as a result of the Covid-19 restriction measures will now be eligible. gov.uk/government/new… #coronavirus
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Today I’ve unveiled a new commemorative £5 coin with the @RoyalMintUK to celebrate the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.
The striking design features India’s national flower and one of Gandhi’s most famous quotes.
Read more: gov.uk/government/new…
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The UK is imposing an initial tranche of sanctions in response to Russia’s violation of international law and disregard of Ukraine’s sovereignty.
This is the first wave and we will not hesitate to inflict further economic pain alongside our allies if this aggression continues.
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Back in London yesterday for some packed-out members' events.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to join me and ask your questions about my plan for our country.
I look forward to meeting many more members today. Sign up at ready4rishi.com to join in.
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Rishi Sunak points out during #BBCOurNextPM debate that Liz Truss’s own economic adviser has said their economic plan would lead to interest rates at 7%.
#Ready4Rishi
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"If I become PM, I will deliver the radical set of reforms needed to unleash growth"
Read Rishi's article in today's @Telegraph on how he would deliver in Government.
Sign up: Ready4Rishi.com
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High street businesses are at the core of what keeps our economy thriving.
Eligible properties, including those in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors, will not pay business rates for the next 12 months, starting today.
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When I first started as Chancellor I put up a photo of Nigel Lawson in my office.
Now he's endorsing me to be Prime Minister and I couldn’t be more grateful.
Read his article here: telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/08/0…
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Today I will deliver a Spring Statement that builds a stronger, more secure economy for the United Kingdom.
Watch live here online from 12.40pm. #SpringStatement
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Throughout my time as Chancellor, I stepped up and supported people through the toughest of times.
As PM that will be no different.
If prices rise again, I pledge to slash VAT on energy bills and save the average household £160.
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Today I announced the UK will be the world’s first Net Zero aligned financial centre.
We’re rewiring the financial system for net zero with over $130 trillion, around 40% of the world’s financial assets, now being aligned with Paris climate goals. #COP26
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In many ways, Brexit was about changing our mindset.
It wasn’t just about what we couldn’t do, but what we didn’t do.
Read my article below 👇 #Ready4Rishi twitter.com/Ready4Rishi/st…
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✅A new directly-elected Mayor with £38million per year for 30 years for local priorities.
🏛£25m fund to support the development of a British Library North.
🚈Funding for the next stage of the railway station redevelopment.
Great to be in Leeds this morning after #Budget2020
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The latest figures show we are supporting jobs and incomes across all nations during coronavirus.
Read the breakdown here: gov.uk/government/new…
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Throughout this crisis, we have ensured parity between employees and the self-employed.
So to support self-employed traders through the winter I am extending the existing self-employed grant on similar terms and conditions as the new Jobs Support Scheme.
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UK membership could cut tariffs in vital UK industries like food and drink and the automotive sector.
This creates new opportunities and jobs in areas like digital, data, and services. twitter.com/trussliz/statu…
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I'm investing £8million in the Parklife scheme to build proper football pitches for over 300,000 young people to play on.
Here's to finding the Le Tissiers of tomorrow. #Budget2020
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🟢 Delivered one month early
🏢 No cost to employers throughout July
🔄 Maximum flexibility allowed
🤝 Protecting over 9 million jobs
Flexible furloughing starts today: gov.uk/government/pub…
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Excited to launch a Freeports consultation. As a proud, independent, outward-looking country we champion global free trade 🌎🇬🇧Freeports will help to attract new businesses, create jobs and spread opportunity. #levellingup #freeports @abports21
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To protect the jobs and livelihoods of the British people through the remaining phase of this crisis, the furlough scheme will be extended until the end of September. #Budget2021
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1/ Today’s Spending Review delivers on the priorities of the British people.
This thread covers 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 from Departments across Government. #SR20
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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
@Conservatives leader.
MP for Richmond (Yorks).