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And it was also good to speak to Prime Minister @narendramodi, discussing progress towards a Free Trade Agreement and the close cultural ties our nations share 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇳
Happy #Vaisakhi to everyone celebrating both here in the UK and in India today!
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Maths is as important to the creative sector as it is to finance. Watch LIVE my vision for Maths to 18. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
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We joke about not being able to do maths, but we’d never make a joke about not being able to read.
Our plans today bring us one step closer to changing our anti-maths mindset and ensuring every young person has the skills needed for a successful future.
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We’re determined to rid our streets of dangerous weapons. Today we’ve set out new plans to ban machetes and ‘zombie style’ knives.
The measures will give the police greater powers to seize and destroy them and make sure those responsible for violence pay the penalty. twitter.com/CPhilpOfficial…
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Today we will acknowledge the courage of those who built the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
We pay tribute to the architects of peace.
We remember those no longer with us.
We pledge to build a better future for people across Northern Ireland.
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Courage. Imagination. Perseverance.
That's what it took to forge the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
We will learn its lessons. We'll keep working, keep moving forward, bringing everyone with us until we realise, in full, the future that the people of Northern Ireland deserve.
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A stable devolved government.
A prosperous economy.
And a more united society.
That’s the future for Northern Ireland we pledged to build this week 👇
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UK armed forces have completed a complex and rapid evacuation of British diplomats and their families from Sudan, amid a significant escalation in violence and threats to embassy staff.
I pay tribute to the commitment of our diplomats and bravery of the military personnel who… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Harnessing the potential of AI provides huge opportunities to grow our economy, create better-paid jobs and drives advances in healthcare and security.
By investing in our new Taskforce we can develop safe and reliable AI as part of an innovative UK economy. twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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We want businesses small and large to know that this government has got your back.
Today I hosted the first ever Business Connect focused on growing the economy.
Here’s what happened 👇
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From the Industrial Revolution to the digital age, British entrepreneurs have shaped the world we live in.
It was a privilege to launch the innovation category at this evening’s Great British Entrepreneur Awards and celebrate those intrepid pioneers who will transform the UK… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The Government has begun a large-scale evacuation of British passport holders from Sudan on RAF flights. Priority will be given to the most vulnerable, including families with children and the elderly.
I pay tribute to the British Armed Forces, diplomats and Border Force staff… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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We're working flat out to halve inflation & grow the economy, but I want to make sure everyone can have peace of mind with the cost of living.
That's why we’re continuing to support vulnerable households with £301 from today – the first of 3 payments in 2023/24 totalling £900.
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In 2019 we promised to recruit 20,000 additional police officers in England and Wales to make our streets safer and protect communities.
Today, I’m pleased to say we have delivered that promise.
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I cannot begin to imagine the pain of losing a child to suicide.
Yesterday I met @3dadswalking who, through their grief, walked the length and breadth of the UK for @PAPYRUS_Charity
Mike, Andy and Tim, it was an honour to meet you yesterday.
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Our globally renowned video games industry is attracting investment, creating skilled jobs and opening up opportunities for growth.
It was great to drop in to today's @uk_ie gaming event and meet some of the bright young talent leading the way in this exciting sector. twitter.com/10DowningStree…
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We live in an age where anyone can bet from their mobile phone at any time, any place.
It’s right that @lucyfrazermp is stepping in to protect those at risk to problem gambling, helping to build stronger communities while allowing millions of people to continue to play safely. twitter.com/thetimes/statu…
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We’ve just signed a landmark £1.9bn deal for British-designed missiles in Poland.
As well as bolstering European air defences, this deal will support highly skilled jobs in both countries, creating better-paid jobs and growing the economy.
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1/ Growing our economy.
Supporting people with the cost of living.
Strengthening our global security.
Here’s a re-cap of my week⬇️
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🏴🏴 Yesterday I joined our hardworking members in Wales and Scotland to make an important point:
Whether you’re in Newport or Newcastle, Glasgow or Grantham, my priorities are your priorities 👇
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日本政府と日本の皆様の素晴らしいおもてなしに感謝いたします。
At this historic summit, #G7 leaders recommitted ourselves to the path of peace, freedom and democracy.
Thank you for your hospitality @kishida230 and Mrs Kishida.
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
@Conservatives leader.
MP for Richmond (Yorks).