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We have hit a hugely significant milestone by offering jabs to everyone in the nine highest risk groups, giving them the protection vaccines provide against COVID-19.
I want to thank everyone involved in the vaccine rollout, which has already saved many thousands of lives.
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Ramadan Mubarak to all those observing Islam’s holiest month this year.
I’m afraid that again this year it is necessary to follow the rules to stay safe but I hope this month of fast, prayer and charity brings much peace and reflection to all Muslims.
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Earlier I paid tribute to HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in the @HouseofCommons.
The Duke's unstinting service gives us all a model of selflessness and of putting others before ourselves.
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I spent many happy hours sparring with her on Question Time. She will be much missed. (2/2)
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Sad to hear about Baroness Shirley Williams, a kind and thoughtful member of the once radical centre left. Even when we disagreed - as we often did - she had the gift of sounding so completely reasonable at all times. (1/2)
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Yesterday was a record-breaking day with 475,230 people receiving second doses. More than 7 million have now been fully vaccinated.
Thanks to everyone involved in this extraordinary effort which has already saved thousands of lives.
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Today is ten years since the death of my friend Sir Simon Milton, an outstanding servant of London and of his country. We miss you, Simon.
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My statement on the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
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On the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
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The science is clear: vaccines save lives.
New @PHE_UK analysis shows COVID-19 vaccinations have prevented over 10,000 deaths.
It’s important that you book your jab when the NHS contacts you.
➡️ gov.uk/government/new…
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Last night in Truro I saw the outstanding work of doctors and nurses at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. Thank you to the entire team and the whole of our NHS 👇
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6 million people have now had their second jab.
Yesterday over 400,000 second doses were given.
A huge thank you to everyone helping to make this happen – it is an incredible achievement that has already saved thousands of lives.
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It was fantastic to meet with businesses in Cornwall to hear how they are preparing to reopen and welcome customers back on Monday.
The next stage in our roadmap is a significant step towards reclaiming the freedoms COVID has taken from us.
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Sad to hear about the loss of Peter Ainsworth - a delightful colleague & passionate about his causes, especially the environment. We shared a corridor & often found ourselves charging late for the division. He has been taken far too young. My thoughts with Claire & their family.
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I am deeply concerned by the scenes of violence in Northern Ireland, especially attacks on PSNI who are protecting the public and businesses, attacks on a bus driver and the assault of a journalist. The way to resolve differences is through dialogue, not violence or criminality.
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We set out our roadmap and we’re sticking to it.
Thanks to your efforts and the vaccine rollout, from Monday we will move to Step Two of our roadmap – reopening shops, gyms, hairdressers and outdoor hospitality of all kinds.
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We will follow today’s updated advice, which should allow people of all ages to continue to have full confidence in vaccines, helping us save lives and cautiously return towards normality. 3/3
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Thank you @MHRAgovuk and JCVI for your important work looking at the AstraZeneca vaccine, which has updated on the potential for extremely rare side effects. 1/3
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As the regulators have said, this vaccine is safe, effective and has already saved thousands of lives – and the vast majority of people should continue to take it when offered. 2/3
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The Moderna vaccine rollout begins today, starting with Carmarthen in Wales. We have ordered 17 million doses that will be going into arms across the UK in the coming weeks.
Please get your jab as soon as you are contacted.
news.sky.com/story/new-type…
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.@AstraZeneca has been at the heart of our fight against coronavirus, and they are also playing a big part in our efforts to #BuildBackBetter from the pandemic and make the UK a science superpower.
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Very promising news that the @valnevaSE vaccine shows a strong immune response and will progress to Phase 3 trials.
If it is successful and meets our robust safety standards this vaccine will be manufactured in Scotland, providing a crucial weapon in our battle against COVID. twitter.com/SkyNews/status…
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I spoke to President Zelenskyy @ZelenskyyUa this evening regarding our concerns about destabilising Russian military activity on Ukraine’s border.
I reiterated the UK’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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We set out our roadmap and we’re sticking to it.
It is by being cautious, by monitoring the data at every stage, and by following the rules – remembering hands, face, space and fresh air – that we hope together to make this roadmap to freedom irreversible.
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WATCH LIVE: An update on COVID-19 (5 April 2021) twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Member of Parliament for Uxbridge and South Ruislip.