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The worst aspect of violence is its inhumanity. It steals joy from the world and can take from us that which we love the most.
Today it took a father, a husband, and a respected colleague.
All my thoughts and prayers are with Sir David’s loved ones.
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Today’s Autumn Statement delivers the long-term stability this country needs.
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Sad to see my good friend @sajidjavid stepping back from politics.
He’s been a proud champion of enterprise and opportunity during his time in Government and on the backbenches - particularly for the people of Bromsgrove.
May the Force be with you, Saj.
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I have seen first-hand the contribution made by ethnic minority communities to Britain’s history. That is why I backed the “We Too Built Britain” campaign and requested that the @RoyalMintUK introduced this new coin to celebrate it.
Read more: gov.uk/government/new…
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I'll be answering your questions tomorrow on the measures in place to protect jobs and businesses during coronavirus. Submit them by commenting below using #AskRishi
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Today we are announcing new funding to more than 100 projects across the UK, as part of our #LevellingUp Fund.
By investing in local areas, we can grow our economy and build pride in the places we call home.
Find your nearest Levelling Up project: levellingup.campaign.gov.uk
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In conjunction with our allies, I am taking immediate steps to impose new financial sanctions on the Central Bank of Russia, Russian National Wealth Fund, and the Ministry of Finance.
We will continue to support the Ukrainian people in bringing this unjust war to an end.
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Last Monday I announced Bounce Back Loans, today they open for business.
✅Borrow between £2,000 and £50,000
✅Easy 7 question form to fill
✅Interest-free first year
✅Repay over 6 years, 2.5% interest rate, no early penalty
gov.uk/government/new… #BounceBackLoans
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We’re providing new support worth £1bn including:
➡️New grants for hospitality & leisure sectors - up to £6,000 per business premises.
➡️Adding £30m to the Culture Recovery Fund to support culture.
➡️Reintroducing our Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme.
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If you or someone you know is suffering from #DomesticAbuse, isolation rules do not apply.
Police response & support services remain available. Find support at gov.uk/domestic-abuse or call 999 if you’re in immediate danger.
At home shouldn’t mean at risk. #YouAreNotAlone
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Proud to be matching your donations to #TheBigNightIn pound for pound.
Share and click below to donate👇
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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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We’re going even further to support people with the Cost of Living👇
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If you know, you know. #MayThe4th
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Your priorities are my priorities. Together, we will build a better future. Watch my speech live: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
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I won’t give up on the people who rely on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
We stood behind Britain's workers and businesses as we came into this crisis, and we will stand behind them as we come through the other side.
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Six weeks on the road and I’ve loved every second.
Voting closes at 5pm today and every vote matters! #Ready4Rishi
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We’re cracking down on anti-social behaviour. That means:
BANS on NOS
BIGGER FINES for graffiti
MORE POWERS to stop drug use
Read my full action plan👇
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Welcome, @POTUS.
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- Emergency legislation to suspend new evictions
- No new possession proceedings
- 3 month mortgage payment holiday extended to Buy to Let mortgages.
No renter who's lost income due to coronavirus will be forced out of their home, nor will any landlord face unmanageable debts. twitter.com/RobertJenrick/…