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We made the tough decision to open up last summer when others said that we shouldn’t, and kept open this winter while others locked down.
As a result, we have the most open economy and society in Europe, and the fastest growing economy in the G7.
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We were the first nation in the world to administer a vaccine, and one of the fastest in Europe to roll it out.
This was because we made the big call to pursue our own vaccine procurement, outside of the EMA.
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WATCH LIVE: My statement in the @HouseofCommons on coronavirus twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
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I’m delighted that Her Majesty The Queen has given permission for a special medal be awarded to all those who deployed to Kabul in August last year, honouring the heroism of those who carried out the biggest emergency evacuation for decades and rescuing 15,000 people.
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Community diagnostic centres like the one I visited in Finchley today allow for checks closer to your home and quicker diagnosis and treatment. They will be vital in cutting NHS waiting lists.
We’re investing £2.3 billion into opening 100 centres like this by 2025.
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Magistrates will be given more powers to hand out longer sentences.
This will help tackle the backlog of cases in the Crown Courts – speeding up justice for victims, punishing those guilty of serious crimes and building back stronger and safer from the pandemic. twitter.com/DominicRaab/st…
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Today's figures show unemployment rates are falling and record numbers of people are on payrolls.
Our #PlanForJobs is working.
We will continue to support access to skills and opportunities, helping the market thrive as we #BuildBackBetter from the pandemic. twitter.com/ONS/status/148…
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Today we launch negotiations on an ambitious free trade deal with India – one of the world’s biggest and fastest-growing economies.
As we take our historic partnership to the next level we will create jobs, increase wages and drive innovation across the United Kingdom.
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I would like to thank Jonathan Van-Tam for his extraordinary contribution to our country and his invaluable advice throughout the pandemic. Wishing him the very best for the future. twitter.com/sajidjavid/sta…
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This morning I visited Oak Wood School in my constituency to see how students have been settling into the new term.
Teachers and staff across the country have been doing an outstanding job throughout the pandemic to keep our children learning.
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I welcome the decision by @virginmedia and @O2 to keep roaming free, meaning UK citizens can still use their mobile data, calls and texts across Europe with no extra charges. twitter.com/BBCNews/status…
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Deeply saddened to hear of the death of Jack Dromey MP. My thoughts are with Harriet and the family, and all those who knew him as a friend. May he rest in peace.
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Yesterday I visited Northampton Vaccination Centre where our Armed Forces and volunteers have delivered 282,000 life-saving jabs.
If you have not had your booster jab yet then please do come forward and Get Boosted Now.
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Thank you to each and every one of our brilliant vaccinators right across the country.
You are literally saving lives and allowing us to keep our country open and moving.
It is incumbent on each and every one of us to play our part, protect one another and Get Boosted Now.
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WATCH LIVE: My statement in the @HouseofCommons on coronavirus twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
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What an extraordinary achievement. Congratulations Captain @PreetChandi10!
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The freedoms that we are able to maintain in the teeth of this Omicron wave have been made possible by the number of people getting boosted.
It's the best way to contain this virus, help our NHS, and keep our country open – so please Get Boosted Now.
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WATCH LIVE: An update on coronavirus (4 January 2022) twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
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A year ago the UK became the first country in the world to administer the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
I’m extremely proud of the UK-made vaccine, with an incredible 2.5 billion doses delivered at-cost to more than 170 countries, saving a great many lives.
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Get Boosted Now to protect yourself and your loved ones – it’s the easiest New Year’s resolution you can make.
Thank you to staff and volunteers at the Guttmann Vaccination Centre in Aylesbury, where they’ve given over 145,000 vaccinations.
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132 million Covid-19 vaccinations in a single year is a phenomenal achievement.
It simply wouldn't have been possible without the tireless work of the NHS and volunteers to get jabs in arms – saving countless lives.
Please keep coming forward: Get Boosted Now. twitter.com/SkyNews/status…
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These recipients have inspired and entertained us and given so much to their communities in the UK or in many cases around the world.
We thank them as a country for their dedication and outstanding contribution. twitter.com/cabinetofficeu…
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2022 is almost upon us. Whatever the challenges that lie ahead in the coming weeks and months, our position today is incomparably better than last year.
Make it your New Year’s resolution to get your jabs and do something that will make 2022 a happy New Year for us all.
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Getting the booster is absolutely crucial in protecting yourself and your loved ones against Omicron.
Get boosted now.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Member of Parliament for Uxbridge and South Ruislip.