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Russia’s despicable attacks against innocent civilians in Irpin and Bucha are yet more evidence that Putin and his army are committing war crimes in Ukraine. 1/4
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The UK will continue to step up military, economic and diplomatic support, including further ramping up sanctions to increase the economic pressure on Putin’s war machine while Russian troops remain on Ukrainian territory. 2/2
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This evening I spoke to President @ZelenskyyUa. I congratulated his brave armed forces for pushing back Russia’s invading army, but recognise the huge challenges they face and terrible suffering being inflicted on Ukraine’s civilians. 1/2
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Today is World Autism Awareness Day, and I’ve been meeting with families and staff at the Centre for ADHD & Autism Support in my constituency.
Together, we can ensure that every child and adult with autism in this country is supported & empowered to reach their full potential.
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On this day forty years ago the Argentine military junta invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands.
This spring we will thank and remember all those who fought and died to liberate these islands and their people. Our commitment to them is as steadfast as it was in 1982.
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Saddened to see the aftermath of the fire in Hargeisa with such destruction in the open market that is the economic heart of the city, affecting many small and family enterprises.
Your city will rise again and the UK will do what we can to support Somaliland’s rebuilding effort.
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Ramadan Mubarak to all the British Muslims and Muslims around the world preparing for Islam’s holiest month of the year.
#Ramadan #RamadanMubarak
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I welcome the announcement of a two-month truce in Yemen by @OSE_Yemen.
We now have a window of opportunity to finally secure peace and end the humanitarian suffering – I urge all parties to work towards a lasting political solution.
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We’re making work pay with a £1,000 salary boost for full time workers on the National Living Wage – the largest ever cash increase.
From today around 2.5 million people across the UK will benefit from the increases to the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage. twitter.com/beisgovuk/stat…
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The Queen’s Green Canopy tree-planting initiative is a fantastic way to celebrate Her Majesty’s 70 years of unbelievable service to our country.
Thank you to all the families, schools and community groups who have got involved.
@QGCanopy
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I’m proud that some of Australia’s leading businesses have chosen to invest over £28 billion in clean, green technology and infrastructure here in the UK.
This is Global Britain in action.
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This is fantastic news for our country.
The investments announced by Australian businesses today will turbocharge our plans to level up and create growth and prosperity in every part of the UK. twitter.com/10DowningStree…
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Sharing this very intimate story would have taken an immense amount of courage. Thank you @JamieWallisMP for your bravery, which will undoubtedly support others.
The Conservative Party I lead will always give you, and everyone else, the love and support you need to be yourself. twitter.com/JamieWallisMP/…
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Discussed the ongoing need to support and sustain Ukraine this afternoon with @POTUS, @EmmanuelMacron, @OlafScholz and Prime Minister Draghi.
There will be no let up in our resolve until aggression against Ukraine ends.
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President @ZelenskyyUa updated me today on the humanitarian situation in Mariupol, as well as the current negotiations with Russia.
The UK will continue to step up our efforts to help Ukraine defend itself from aggression.
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If your child falls behind in maths or English, we are asking schools to intervene and help them get them back on track.
That’s our pledge to every parent.
It’s part of the central mission of this government: to unite and level up across the country.
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I fully condemn the latest Houthi attack against critical sites in Saudi Arabia, including in Jeddah. These strikes put civilian lives at risk and must stop.
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We’ve set out our plans for 300,000 more EV charge points across the UK.
As we press on with our Green Industrial Revolution, we’re accelerating the transition to electric vehicles, and transforming our national infrastructure to make it even easier to go electric. twitter.com/grantshapps/st…
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The instincts of this country are to be as generous as possible to those fleeing Putin's barbaric invasion.
It's fantastic news that over 20,000 Ukraine Family Scheme visas have been granted so far. twitter.com/ukhomeoffice/s…
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The UK, working with our allies and partners, will continue to support Ukraine and stand against tyranny. We will win together. 6/6
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Vladimir Putin is already failing in Ukraine. The Ukrainian people have shown themselves to be extraordinarily brave and tenacious in defending their homeland, in the face of an unprovoked onslaught. 5/6
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The UK will also provide an additional £4.1 million for the BBC World Service to tackle disinformation in Russia and Ukraine, as well as new financial and policing support for the International Criminal Court’s investigation into war crimes. 4/6
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The UK will provide an additional 6,000 missiles to Ukraine, in addition to the 4,000 NLAW's and Javelin missiles already supplied.
Lethal defensive military aid, including Starstreak high-velocity anti-air missiles, will help Ukrainians continue to defend themselves. 2/6
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We're providing £25 million in financial backing for the Ukrainian military, which is on top of the £400 million we've committed in humanitarian and economic aid. 3/6
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I’m at @NATO where I’ll be urging our allies and partners to step up military and economic support to Ukraine, strengthening their defences as they turn the tide in this fight. We cannot and will not stand by while Russia grinds Ukraine’s towns and cities into dust. 1/6
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Member of Parliament for Uxbridge and South Ruislip.