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1/ We have just agreed the biggest trade deal since Brexit.
Joining 11 other countries in the Indo-Pacific, it’s set to boost the UK economy by £1.8bn.
Here’s how the CPTPP will deliver on our pledge to grow the economy 🧵
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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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1/ At the end of the first quarter of 2023, I’m proud of the action we have taken to:
➡️halve inflation
➡️grow the economy
➡️reduce debt
➡️cut waiting lists
➡️stop the boats
This is our focus. Just this week we’ve...
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4/ In the early hours of this morning we struck the biggest trade deal since Brexit as the UK joins the #CPTPP, a vast free trade area spanning the Indo-Pacific.
I’d like to thank @KemiBadenoch and our trade negotiators for securing this win for British business & growth.
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It’s time to put an end to pothole pain.
That’s why we’re investing over £5.5 billion on highway maintenance by 2025.
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Today we're rolling out new measures to help with the cost of living and give people peace of mind.
Read the below thread 🧵
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Political correctness should never get in the way of keeping women and young girls safe.
That's why I’m leading the most robust action Government has ever taken to crack down on grooming gangs.
We will do whatever it takes to root out this evil once and for all.
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I will do whatever it takes to root out evil grooming gangs who prey on vulnerable women and young girls.
1/ Firstly, I’m launching a group of specialist police officers who’ll go after grooming gangs across the country to bring them to justice 🧵
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2/ And I will ensure the perpetrators of these crimes receive the most severe punishments.
Read more: gov.uk/government/new…
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3/ We’re bringing in mandatory reporting for adults working with children.
If they suspect or identify that child is being abused, they must speak out.
Authorities can stop the abuse, put perpetrators behind bars and get victims the support they need much sooner.
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4/ And we’re ensuring the police analyse and use data they have collected on the ethnicity of suspects.
Political correctness should never get in the way of keeping young girls safe.
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I will do whatever it takes to root out grooming gangs once and for all.
Here's how 👇
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One of the first things I did as Chancellor was hang a picture of Nigel Lawson above my desk.
He was a transformational Chancellor and an inspiration to me and many others.
My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.
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Finland, welcome to @NATO.
This is a historic day for you and for our alliance. It's a step that makes every one of us safer.
All NATO members now need to take the necessary steps to admit Sweden, so we stand together as one to defend freedom in Europe and across the world. twitter.com/niinisto/statu…
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Our priorities are your priorities and I won’t stop working until I’ve got them done:
➡️ Halve inflation
➡️ Grow the economy
➡️ Reduce debt
➡️ Cut waiting lists
➡️ Stop the boats
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In January I set out how we would build a better future, ensuring your priorities are our priorities.
➡️ halve inflation
➡️ grow the economy
➡️ reduce debt
➡️ cut waiting lists
➡️ stop the boats
In the last few months we've worked to deliver on those promises.
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The cost of living remains a concern for people, which is why we are continuing support by:
✅ extending the Energy Price Guarantee for 3 months
✅ increasing the National Minimum Wage to £10.42
✅ extending Cost of Living Payments to spring 2024
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And finally I met @JustinWelby to discuss the upcoming Coronation and the importance of churches in supporting communities in the UK & abroad, including in Ukraine.
I'd like to send my best wishes to everyone marking Holy Week, and wish you a very Happy Easter for Sunday ✝️ 6/6
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Do you know what matters to me?
Getting results for the British people 👇
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One of the joys of my job is being able to meet some exceptional people.
Just like Dáithí Mac Gabhann. I gave him a Point of Light Award today for his tireless work campaigning to change the law for 'opt-out' organ donation in Northern Ireland.
Dáithí's Law will save lives.
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A pleasure to welcome @POTUS to Belfast, 25 years on from the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
The Agreement has transformed Northern Ireland into the thriving place we see today.
My focus is on building a better future for people here and right across the United Kingdom.
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I’m backing our bid ⚽️ #UKIreland2028 twitter.com/TheSunFootball…
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At home and abroad, our focus is on building a better future.
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I spoke to @ZelenskyyUa this morning, discussing accelerating military support to 🇺🇦
We continue to work with our allies to bolster the Ukrainian position.
🇳🇱 are a key partner. I thanked @MinPres for Dutch efforts, including pursuing justice for alleged war crimes. 4/5
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
@Conservatives leader.
MP for Richmond (Yorks).