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It is essential we maintain and modernise the rules-based international trading system.
Strong political leadership at the @wto will be needed to deliver this. @LiamFox is the best candidate for the job at this vital time. gov.uk/government/new…
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Another brilliant week speaking to @Conservatives members across the country.
From Stratford to Southampton, Harrogate to Huntingdon, Bedfordshire to Bury St. Edmunds and beyond, we're getting a great reception.
🗳️Less than 1 week to go, make sure to vote #Ready4Rishi
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Last year the @Lionesses changed the game and changed our country.
On #IWD2023 I am pleased to say from now on every girl will have the opportunity to do the same sports as boys in school – with a minimum of 2 hours of PE.
So future generations can bring it home. twitter.com/Lionesses/stat…
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Earlier my representatives, along with US & Canadian counterparts left today’s G20 meeting in Washington as Russian delegates spoke.
We are united in our condemnation of Russia’s war against Ukraine and will push for stronger international coordination to punish Russia. twitter.com/david_milliken…
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I will invest whatever it takes to keep our country safe.
#Ready4Rishi
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5/ 95% of people who are majority self-employed will benefit from this scheme.
HMRC are working urgently, we expect people to access it no later than the beginning of June. If eligible, HMRC will contact you with an online form, they pay the grant straight to your bank account.
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Last month I pledged to make tackling violence against woman and girls a national police priority.
That includes the most extreme cases where women are killed in their own home.
New laws today mean more violent criminals are brought to justice and spend longer behind bars. twitter.com/DominicRaab/st…
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For the next five years, homeowners having energy saving materials like solar panels, heat pumps, or insulation installed will pay zero VAT.
The relief used to be more generous but the European Courts of Justice required us to restrict its eligibility.
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To give businesses longer to apply for all of our loan schemes, I am extending all the deadlines to the end of the year.
We are starting work on a new, successor loan programme, set to begin in January.
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Gorbachev’s courage and vision helped bring peace to Europe and built a freer, more open society for millions.
His legacy will be remembered by us all.
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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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We want to make it as easy as possible for people to get hold of the books they love during lockdown.
That's why we’ve fast tracked plans to scrap VAT on all e-publications, making it cheaper for publishers to sell books, magazines and newspapers. gov.uk/government/new…
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Watch #Budget2021 online at 12.30pm live after #PMQs.
We’ll also be streaming the Budget Press Conference later at 5pm.
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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
Join us to Beat Labour -> Ready4Rishi.com
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We're committing another £80 million in aid to Ukraine to save lives, protect vulnerable people and to tackle the growing humanitarian crisis.
This funding brings the total UK humanitarian aid package for Ukraine to £120 million gov.uk/government/new…
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➡️ I spoke to President @ZelenskyyUa about the abhorrent drone attacks on Ukraine in recent days.
Our support for Ukraine is unwavering. Work is already underway to provide further equipment in the coming weeks.
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Read my full speech here 👇
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From my speech in Grantham, I headed to Durham where I’ve been meeting members and hearing about what they want to see from the next Prime Minister.
I want to hear from you too. Sign up at Ready4Rishi.com to get involved.
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Great to be out campaigning in Hartlepool with @BenHouchen and @Jill4Hartlepool on Friday.
They’ve got a plan to deliver for their local area so be sure to get out and vote for them on Thursday 🗳
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6/ And last night the BBC announced their ‘Big Night In’ charity appeal on April 23rd.
Today I can confirm that the government will match pound for pound whatever the public decides to donate, starting with at least £20m to the National Emergencies Trust appeal.
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A year ago today, we outlined a #PlanForJobs.
Now, two million fewer people are out of work than predicted.
It tells me that the plan we put in place, the plan that we stuck to, that 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠. 👇
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I spoke to @FigenMurray last week to thank her for her tireless work to make venues safer through Martyn's Law.
She is an inspiration and I am committed to delivering this vital legislation in tribute to Martyn's memory. twitter.com/ukhomeoffice/s…
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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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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…
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
@Conservatives leader.
MP for Richmond (Yorks).