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1) Today I am introducing new measures to deliver on our promise to tackle illegal immigration.
We are announcing a new deal with Albania to speed up the return of Albanian asylum seekers, who make up a third of those arriving to the UK by small boats.
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NEW: The first generation of #AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines will be built in the UK, based on the UK’s world-leading submarine design.
Great news for British jobs and great news for global security.
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We're not going to raise the rates of income tax, national insurance, or VAT.
Instead, we are freezing personal tax thresholds. Nobody’s take home pay will be less than it is now, as a result of this.
It is a tax policy that is progressive and fair. #Budget2021
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We're reducing VAT to 5% for goods and services supplied by the tourism and hospitality sectors.
This is a £4bn catalyst benefiting over 150,000 businesses, and consumers everywhere - all helping to protect 2.4 million jobs. #PlanForJobs
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I’ve placed our rangoli outside No.11, the mithai are set to be delivered and the family Zoom is booked in.
I know things will feel a bit different, and it’s hard not to be able to see family, but we will get through this together.
Happy Diwali everyone!
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Halve inflation. Grow the economy. Reduce debt. Cut waiting lists. Stop the boats.
Your priorities are my priorities.
I will work night and day to deliver them and build a better future.
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Today I have written to the Prime Minister asking him to refer my ministerial declarations to the Independent Advisor on Ministers’ Interests.
I have always followed the rules and I hope such a review will provide further clarity.
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A proud Yorkshire man.
A dedicated Army Officer.
A tireless fundraiser.
And above all, an inspiration to us all. Rest in peace Captain Tom. twitter.com/captaintommoor…
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1/ The Job Support Scheme will directly support the wages of people in work, giving businesses who face depressed winter demand the option of keeping employees in a job on shorter hours rather than making them redundant.
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2/ I would close all 30 of China’s Confucius Institutes in the UK - the highest number in the world.
Almost all UK government spending on Mandarin language teaching at school is channelled through university-based Confucius Institutes, thereby promoting Chinese soft power.
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Great call with @JustinTrudeau.
As close friends and free market democracies the UK and Canada have a vital role in promoting economic growth and stability, as well as ensuring Ukraine is supported unequivocally.
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We have set out new legislation to see stablecoins recognised as a valid form of payment in the UK.
By recognising the potential of this technology and regulating it, we can ensure financial stability and provide wider consumer payment choice.
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This week Prime Minister @kishida230 and I signed a landmark defence agreement which cements our commitment to the Indo-Pacific, bolstering our economic security.
The UK and Japan stand together as democracies 🇬🇧🇯🇵
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I am saddened to learn of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
He was a great theologian whose UK visit in 2010 was an historic moment for both Catholics and non-Catholics throughout our country.
My thoughts are with Catholic people in the UK and around the world today.
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Poland has provided outstanding leadership in Europe since the invasion of Ukraine.
Our countries work very closely together, ties that I know will only strengthen as we continue to stand with Ukraine and work with @NATO to bolster our collective security. twitter.com/MorawieckiM/st…
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For me, this has never just been a question of economics, but of values:
I believe in the nobility of work.
I believe in the inspiring power of opportunity.
I believe in the British people’s fortitude and endurance.
A Plan For Jobs: gov.uk/government/top…
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Good call with @vonderleyen this evening.
We have much in common, not least the challenges we are facing with the economy and climate change. The UK and EU will work together as friends and allies to tackle the challenges ahead.
I look forward to meeting in person soon.
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This afternoon I spoke to @RTErdogan and pledged the UK’s steadfast support for the people of Türkiye as they continue to search for their loved ones.
A 77-strong British search and rescue team have arrived in Gaziantep today with specialist equipment and dogs ready to help.
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Others may talk about change.
I will deliver it 👇
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What a match! Congratulations India on a historic win.
Can we sleep now? #AUSvIND twitter.com/BCCI/status/13…
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Protecting our people.
Defending our values.
Guaranteeing our long-term security.
#AUKUS
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A shared outlook on the world.
A shared understanding of the challenges we face.
A shared ambition to use our place in the world for good.
Thank you, @kishida230. It’s great to see UK and Japan working as close as ever 🇬🇧🇯🇵
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The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme is now available for small or medium-sized businesses facing cash flow issues.
✅Get loans of up to £5m with 12 months interest free.
british-business-bank.co.uk/ourpartners/co…
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1/ One of our greatest strengths as a country is our civil society. The local charities who provide so much compassion, care and community to the most vulnerable in our country. You have not been forgotten.
Today I am announcing £750m of funding for the charity sector. 👇
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Watch my first broadcast to the nation as Prime Minister, tomorrow on BBC and ITV 👇
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧
@Conservatives leader.
MP for Richmond (Yorks).