1551
Really encouraging data from a new study today shows the Oxford/AZ vaccine provides significant protection against the virus.
I’m incredibly grateful to all our scientists, NHS staff and volunteers working on our vaccination programme. twitter.com/UniofOxford/st…
1552
What is needed is urgent action from the EU to resolve outstanding problems with Protocol implementation, so as to preserve the gains of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement & ensure that Northern Ireland benefits from Brexit just like every other part of our United Kingdom. 2/2
1553
Our commitment to the people of Northern Ireland and our Union is unshakeable. Recent EU moves have undermined the Protocol & understandably provoked concern. Let me underline that, now & in the future, Northern Ireland’s place in the UK will be protected and strengthened. 1/2
1554
Captain Sir Tom Moore was a hero in the truest sense of the word. His legacy will long live after him.
1556
Great to see the brilliant work of community leaders today in Batley - everyone coming together to get jabs into people’s arms and protect their community.
If you are called to get your vaccination, don’t hesitate - get your jab.
1557
Fantastic that Jeanette has got her jab!
The COVID-19 vaccine has now been offered to residents at every eligible care home with older residents across England.
1558
I condemn the coup and unlawful imprisonment of civilians, including Aung San Suu Kyi, in Myanmar. The vote of the people must be respected and civilian leaders released.
1559
My thoughts are very much with @captaintommoore and his family. You’ve inspired the whole nation, and I know we are all wishing you a full recovery. twitter.com/captaintommoor…
1560
More than 8 million people across the United Kingdom have now received their first vaccine dose.
Thank you to everyone who has come forward to get their jab.
1561
I want to say a huge thank you to the parents, carers and guardians of children.
Millions of you have coped with the pressures of home schooling and childcare while also doing your day jobs. And by staying at home you are, quite literally, saving lives.
1562
It was the highlight of my day to virtually drop in on the Year 6 class of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Upminster.
I’m in awe of the way teachers, parents, guardians and carers have risen to the unique challenges of the pandemic. I quite simply cannot thank you enough.
1563
Very encouraging that early trials of the vaccine developed by Janssen show it to be effective against coronavirus.
We have secured 30 million doses, and if approved by our medicines regulator we should expect these to be available later this year.
1564
Yesterday I visited Scotland to see how the UK Government is supporting our Scottish Government colleagues to beat this pandemic.
I’m immensely grateful to all those working to deliver tests and vaccines. Together, we can stop the spread of coronavirus.
1565
In Scotland I met the brilliant healthcare workers, scientists and military personnel co-ordinating the pandemic response.
The UK Government is working hard to support all parts of the UK in delivering vaccines and tests at an unprecedented rate.
1566
Good news that the @Novavax vaccine has proved effective in UK trials. Thank you to all the volunteers who made these results possible.
Our medicines regulator will now assess the vaccine, which will be made in Teesside. If approved, we have 60m doses on order.
1567
🚨 UPDATE: We’ve now recruited over 6,000 new police officers, well ahead of our March 2021 target.
We’re committed to getting 20,000 more officers on our streets by the end of this parliament.
➡️ joiningthepolice.co.uk
1568
It’s brilliant that @valnevaSE is starting the large-scale manufacture of its potential vaccine, creating 100 high-skilled jobs at their Livingston facility.
We’ve secured 60m doses due to be delivered by the end of the year if it is approved for use.
gov.uk/government/new…
1569
Fantastic climate leadership from @JoeBiden and team today - joining the UK in committing to reach net zero by 2050 and protect 30% of land and ocean by 2030.
I look forward to joining the President at the Leaders' Climate Summit in April as we work together for our planet.
1570
WATCH LIVE: An update on coronavirus (27 January 2021) twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
1571
Nothing will stop us remembering the unique horror of the Holocaust and recommitting to root out antisemitism.
I was honoured to hear from Renee Salt who survived Auschwitz and Belsen, and veteran Ian Forsyth who liberated the latter camp in April 1945. #HolocaustMemorialDay
1573
WATCH LIVE: An update on coronavirus (26 January 2021) twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
1574
We are offering our genomics expertise to countries who do not have the resources to identify and monitor new variants.
This is part of my 5-point plan for pandemic preparedness, which the UK will lead on through our @G7 Presidency.
We will beat this virus together 🇬🇧🌍 twitter.com/DailyMailUK/st…
1575
Our vaccination effort continues with over 6.5 million people now having received their first dose.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this remarkable achievement. Together we will defeat the virus.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Member of Parliament for Uxbridge and South Ruislip.