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Appalled to hear of the deaths of two @caritasukraine aid workers - a UK aid supported charity - killed by Russian forces in Mariupol. My thoughts are with their friends and family.
Targeting civilians and aid workers is a war crime. We will hold Russia and Putin to account.
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💬 As Prime Minister I will work flat out to deliver energy affordability and security.
👇 Read my oped in @MailOnline
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In the face of rising aggression we have the power to act, and we need to act now.
We must be assertive. Aggressors are looking at what has happened in Ukraine. We need to make sure that they get the right message.
💬 My Mansion House speech: gov.uk/government/spe…
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As Prime Minister, I will lead us through tough times by going for growth.
With my clear and truly Conservative plan, we will unleash our full potential and forge ahead to our best days yet.
#LizForLeader #ReadyToLead
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Watch the moment we agreed our 🇬🇧🇨🇦 deal in principle with @BorisJohnson, @JustinTrudeau and @mary_ng.
Looking forward to getting back to the negotiating table in 2021 for an even more ambitious deal.
Thanks to the @tradegovuk and @CanadaTrade teams for all their great work.
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Our support for Ukraine is unwavering. The UK 🇬🇧 calls for Russia to de-escalate the current situation on the Ukraine border. Dialogue is the only way to solve this. My statement 👇
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Been in touch today with partners across Europe 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 🇳🇴 🇮🇹 🇩🇰 🇳🇱 as well as 🇨🇦 🇧🇷 🇮🇳
Also spoke at the OSCE council to express the UK’s condemnation of Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion. We will continue to rally support for Ukraine with countries across the world.
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Shocked by the scenes outside Parliament today.
It is important in our democracy that @Keir_Starmer, @DavidLammy and all Parliamentarians should be able to go about their work without fear.
This intimidation must stop. Thanks to the police for taking action.
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The serious situation in Northern Ireland means we cannot afford to delay.
This Bill sets out comprehensive solutions to fix problems with the Northern Ireland Protocol, while protecting the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
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Russia’s unprovoked aggression towards Ukraine is a litmus test for free democracies. We must rise to the moment. Read the speech I gave in Kyiv today👇
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The erosion of liberty in Hong Kong is an affront to freedom and democracy.
🇬🇧 continues to make clear our opposition to the National Security Law & stands for right for people to live free from oppression. Read our six-monthly report on Hong Kong 🇭🇰 👇gov.uk/government/pub…
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Out on the farm at Ten Mile Bank with Alastair Kerr of Waldersey Farms harvesting potatoes. 🥔🚜 #norfolkfood #britishpotatoes
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We are providing vital humanitarian aid to those fleeing Russia’s horrific attack on Ukraine.
This shipment of hygiene kits and blankets to Moldova will ensure that those most affected by the conflict receive the crucial help they need. 🇬🇧🇺🇦
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Today the UK stood by Ukraine and other Council of Europe states and voted to suspend Russia.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has exposed Putin's disregard for the rule of law, democracy & human rights. We support Ukraine and condemn this abhorrent attack 🇺🇦 coe.int/en/web/portal/…
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Great news that @JCBmachines is recruiting over 400 🇬🇧 staff.
75% of JCB production goes abroad.
More opportunities to export our goods means more investment in UK factories supporting UK jobs.
Trade= jobs 👇
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Look forward to speaking to @MarosSefcovic tomorrow about the Northern Ireland Protocol.
I want a comprehensive solution that delivers for the people of Northern Ireland and everyone across our great country.
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Read my piece in @Telegraph on the importance of safeguarding peace in Northern Ireland ahead of my 1st meeting with @MarosSefcovic at Chevening this week👇
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🇬🇧🇮🇳 Today I met India Finance Minister @nsitharaman to talk about how we will:
✅ Deliver more trade and investment
✅ Create jobs in both countries
✅ Collaborate on industries of the future
More trade will help our two great democratic nations #BuildBackBetter from Covid
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Had productive talks with @DamienOConnorMP today on our UK-New Zealand trade deal 🇬🇧🇳🇿
We made good progress in areas like:
✅Better access for our services companies
✅Lower tariffs on our exports
✅Advanced digital trade provisions
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Today we laid our new UK Global Tariff in Parliament:
🇬🇧 lower for business and consumers
📋 simpler with less bureaucracy
🌿 greener - lower tariffs on 100 green goods👇
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Further evidence of gross violations in Xinjiang. The UK is holding China to account:
➡️ Imposed sanctions against Chinese officials
➡️ Announced measures to tackle forced labour
➡️ Called out China at the @UN
China must grant @UNHumanRights access.
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Read my Joint Statement with @PiyushGoyal on progress of the Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP) with India 🇬🇧🇮🇳
We agreed to accelerate roadmap leading to a potential comprehensive FTA
We agreed to launch our ETP during the PM’s visit to India this year
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🏴 Great being back in Scotland last night for @Conservatives hustings.
🇬🇧 I will put the Union at the heart of my Government. Under my leadership, I will ensure Scotland’s best days lie ahead.
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Great to see @IKRPresident Nechirvan Barzani in London. I reassured him of 🇬🇧’s continued commitment to:
🤝 The @coalition in Iraq & the stability of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
🗳️ The upcoming Iraqi elections
📈 Growing UK-KRI trade
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is an appalling violation of international law.
At @UN_HRC I will denounce Putin’s unprovoked aggression, ask countries to condemn Russia and isolate it internationally. Putin must lose.
Watch my speech live at 11.30am GMT on @FCDOGovUK
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. MP for South West Norfolk.