1701
Tonight’s UN Security Council resolution, led by the UK with our allies, makes clear that the international community stands with Afghans.
There can be no return to repression or terror. We will push as one voice for safe passage, humanitarian access & respect for human rights.
1702
In honour of Dame Barbara and the millions of families who have had their lives ruined by dementia, I'm launching the Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Mission, doubling research funding to £160 million by 2024 & speeding up research with a new, Covid vaccine-style Taskforce.
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1703
We’re turbocharging trade with the fast-growing economies of the Commonwealth.
By striking free trade agreements and liberalising tariffs, we are powering growth & prosperity, creating jobs and easing the pressures we all face on the cost of living – benefitting all our people.
1704
On to Wembley! A fantastic result for Captain @leahcwilliamson and the @Lionesses tonight against Sweden.
Come on England, bring it home 🏴
#WEURO2022
1705
The UK, working with our allies and partners, will continue to support Ukraine and stand against tyranny. We will win together. 6/6
1706
We're preparing now so we are ready to roll out vaccines as soon as they have gone through all the safety and regulatory checks.
1707
Over 14 million people have now had their first vaccine dose.
We want everyone eligible to get their jab as quickly as possible.
If you're 70 or older and haven't had your first jab yet, please contact the NHS online, call 119 or speak to your local GP.
nhs.uk/conditions/cor…
1708
When @NATO was founded, allies made a historic undertaking to safeguard the freedom of every member state.
The UK remains unwavering in our commitment to European security.
1710
Well done Amelia.
Da iawn Amelia.
Молодець, Амеліє. twitter.com/NewyddionS4C/s…
1711
Great results from @pfizer showing 95.6% efficacy against COVID-19 after your booster jab compared to just two doses.
Please get yours when you get the call.
nhs.uk/conditions/cor…
1712
Now is the time to fix the system – and to make the fundamental changes that will improve outcomes and outputs for decades to come.
My plan to transform our country’s training and skills system: gov.uk/government/spe…
1714
RIP Barry Humphries - one of the greatest ever Australians - and a comic genius who used his exuberant alter egos, Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, to say the otherwise unsayable. Also an infallibly brilliant Spectator contributor. What a loss.
1715
It was great to visit some local businesses in Uxbridge today, and see how they’ve been working hard to make their premises COVID-19 Secure.
If you’re out this weekend be sure to follow the guidelines on social distancing. #StayAlert
1716
Our #PlanForJobs is working.
Unemployment is falling.
Wages are growing.
We will continue to support people to access the skills and opportunities they need, so businesses can fill vacancies in growing industries and help the UK #BuildBackBetter.
1717
We have the plan to get Brexit done and invest in our fantastic public services. #ConservativeManifesto
1718
50,000 Ukrainians have now safely arrived in the UK & we're doing everything possible to help them build lives here.
With over 100,000 visas issued through our schemes and fresh sanctions imposed on Russian airlines today, our resolve is unflinching – we #StandWithUkraine. 4/4
1719
Under this government we will do everything we can to ensure no child goes hungry as a result of the privations caused by this pandemic.
1720
There are signs of a diplomatic opening with Russia, but the intelligence we are seeing today is not encouraging.
We have a tough package of sanctions ready if Russia chooses war.
We maintain that diplomacy and de-escalation is the only way forward.
1721
We’ll get there folks. Vote Conservative on December 12th and we will get Brexit done.
1722
Today’s crisis is not solely about avoiding the blood-soaked tragedy of another Russian invasion of Ukraine – heartrending though that prospect is – but about preserving the essential principles that allow nations to live in peace and freedom.
@WSJ
wsj.com/articles/uk-st…
1723
This evening I met with ministers, senior police officers and @CPSUK to discuss further steps needed to protect women and girls and make sure our streets are safe.
The horrific case of Sarah Everard has unleashed a wave of feeling about women not feeling safe at night.
1724
Wishing a very happy and safe #Purim to Jewish communities across our United Kingdom and around the world. Chag Purim Sameach!
1725
Folks, it’s time for our country to move on.
Let’s get this done so that we can focus on the priorities of the British people: our NHS, schools and police.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Member of Parliament for Uxbridge and South Ruislip.