1851
All my thoughts are with those affected by the terrible incident in Birmingham last night.
My thanks to the emergency services who are working hard at the scene. Anyone with information should contact @WMPolice
1852
A free press is vital in holding the government and other powerful institutions to account on issues critical for the future of our country, including the fight against climate change.
It is completely unacceptable to seek to limit the public’s access to news in this way.
1853
Brilliant to see @Tesco taking up the Kickstart Scheme and creating new opportunities for young people.
The Kickstart Scheme is just one of the fantastic ways we are building back better across our country. twitter.com/hmtreasury/sta…
1854
Today I visited the HS2 Interchange site in Solihull, West Midlands.
This fantastic project will create thousands of jobs and is at the heart of this government’s plans to build back better.
1855
Today I visited the HS2 Interchange Site in Solihull, West Midlands.
HS2 will create 22,000 new jobs – firing up economic growth and helping to rebalance opportunity across this country for years to come.
1856
We are investing £500 million to increase testing capacity and develop new coronavirus testing trials.
gov.uk/government/new…
1857
It’s outrageous that a chemical weapon was used against Alexey Navalny. We have seen first-hand the deadly consequences of Novichok in the UK. The Russian government must now explain what happened to Mr Navalny – we will work with international partners to ensure justice is done.
1858
We want to move this country forward 🇬🇧#PMQs
1859
Throughout the pandemic, so many businesses have done amazing work to support their staff and their community.
And we’re going to do right by them too.
Follow my LinkedIn page for updates on the latest guidance and support for businesses.
linkedin.com/in/boris-johns…
1860
We owe young people a huge debt of gratitude for their efforts and patience throughout the pandemic.
The best thing we can do for children now is to get them back into school, where they can learn, grow and see their friends again.
1861
Children have had to miss out on so much this year.
Let’s get them back into the classroom so they can continue to learn and see their friends again.
1862
This week Dr Jenny Harries and I answered some of your questions on what measures are being put in place to ensure that pupils can return safely to school.
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1863
.@AbeShinzo has achieved great things as PM of Japan - for his country and the world. Under his stewardship the UK-Japan relationship has gone from strength to strength in trade, defence and our cultural links. Thank you for all your years of service and I wish you good health.
1864
Getting children back to school is so important for their education, wellbeing and future opportunities.
Earlier this month I spoke to Bernadette Matthews, Headteacher at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, about how they are preparing for the return of pupils in September.
1865
Today I visited Castle Rock High School in Leicestershire, to see how they are getting students back to school safely this term.
It’s absolutely vital that we get children back to school, so they can continue with their education.
#BackToSchoolSafely
1866
WATCH my live address to school students in England. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
1867
The poisoning of Alexey @navalny shocked the world. The UK stands in solidarity with him & his family. We need a full, transparent investigation into what happened. The perpetrators must be held accountable & the UK will join international efforts to ensure justice is done.
1868
This is why it’s vitally important that we get our children back into the classroom to learn and to be with their friends. Nothing will have a greater effect on the life chances of our children than returning to school. (4/4)
1869
As the Chief Medical Officer has said, the risk of contracting Covid-19 in school is very small and it is far more damaging for a child’s development and their health and well-being to be away from school any longer. (3/4)
1870
I have previously spoken about the moral duty to reopen schools to all pupils safely, and I would like to thank the school staff who have spent the summer months making classrooms Covid-secure in preparation for a full return in September. (1/4)
1871
Now is the time to get kids back to school.
1872
Today’s sentencing is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of tolerance, community and kindness – values which are fundamental to our country, and which we saw in Manchester in the face of unimaginable tragedy. 5/5
1873
The Manchester Arena attack was a horrifying and cowardly act of violence which targeted children and families. 1/5
1874
Congratulations to everyone receiving their GCSE results today.
I know the last few months have been tough and this isn't how you imagined you would be finishing Year 11, but you can be proud of how you helped to keep the virus under control. (1/2)
1875
You have literally saved lives through staying at home and keeping distance from others.
Thank you for protecting yourselves, your families and your communities this year. And once again – congratulations and well done! (2/2)
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Member of Parliament for Uxbridge and South Ruislip.