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Great being back in Blackpool for @Conservatives Spring Conference #CPSC22
I am proud that at this moment of peril, our government has stepped up to lead.
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Today I chaired a COBR meeting on the serious Russian threat to Ukraine.
Latest information suggests Russia could invade at any moment and we urge the Kremlin to deescalate.
Our focus is on prioritising the safety and security of British nationals in Ukraine.
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The United Kingdom is leading efforts to isolate Vladimir Putin and those around him.
Putin must be held to account. Putin must fail in Ukraine.
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The United Kingdom has responded decisively to Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
Putin must fail in Ukraine.
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🇬🇧🇳🇿Productive day of UK-New Zealand talks yesterday with @DamienOConnorMP working towards our modern free trade agreement.
We are now accelerating progress to finalise the details of a deal that benefits everyone across the UK.
Read our joint statement here 👇
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🇬🇧🇮🇩I have just launched a new joint trade dialogue with @MendagLutfi of Indonesia in order to:
✅Grow trade with the largest economy in S.E. Asia
✅ Open new opportunities for 🇬🇧 goods & services in this fast growing market
✅ Tear down trade barriers
@RichardGrahamUK
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We are determined to see a stronger, more resilient Commonwealth.
Together, we will fly the flag for freedom and sovereignty.
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🇬🇧🇮🇷 Important meeting today with Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian. I pressed two issues:
👉 I’m absolutely determined to secure the release of detained British nationals
👉 And I want to bring Iran back to the table on the nuclear deal and return to Vienna talks
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🔵 @Conservatives have to be on the side of people who set up and run businesses, people who are self-employed, people who go out to work every day.
#LizForLeader
lizforleader.co.uk
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So sorry to hear of the death of Madeleine Albright.
She was the first female US Secretary of State and a huge champion of freedom and democracy.
We need to stand by these values now more than ever.
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🇬🇧 will play a critical role in co-ordinating the recovery effort in Kyiv city and the surrounding region at the request of @ZelenskyyUa
Met 🇺🇦 Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov to discuss plans to make Kyiv strong, resilient and prosperous.
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Great to speak to Minister Iswaran and launch negotiations for our Digital Economy Agreement.🇬🇧🇸🇬
Singapore is a leading free trading nation and a valued member of CPTPP.
A future high standards digital agreement will drive jobs and growth across 🇬🇧 👇
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Liz is trusted to deliver for our country, get our economy growing, unite the @Conservatives Party and win the next election.
✅ Have you voted #LizForLeader?
🗳️ lizforleader.co.uk/vote
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Great piece from Lord Bamford of @JCBmachines on how we can build 🇬🇧 exports and trade in 2021.👇
dailymail.co.uk/money/comment/…
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Just Announced: We’re providing £2 million in vital food supplies for areas of Ukraine encircled by Russian forces
We stand firmly with our Ukrainian friends 🇬🇧🇺🇦
Full story 👇
gov.uk/government/new…
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Great to join the Build Back Better Council with 30 major employers and @BorisJohnson @RishiSunak @KwasiKwarteng &
@nadhimzahawi.
We discussed our plans to unlock investment across 🇬🇧 including through the new Office for Investment led by @GerryGrimstone.
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China has once again broken its promises and undermined Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy.
🇬🇧 will stand up for the people of Hong Kong, and call out violations of their rights and freedoms.
Important statement from @DominicRaab 👇 twitter.com/DominicRaab/st…
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Read my oped in @Telegraph
about the removal on tariffs on key 🇬🇧 goods like whisky and how it will help drive jobs and growth across the UK.👇
telegraph.co.uk/business/2021/…
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Very concerned about reports today of increased Russian aggression: over 7,000 extra troops near the Ukraine border and an attack by pro-Russian troops on a kindergarten in Ukraine. 🇬🇧 calls on Russia to withdraw its troops - there is still time for diplomacy and de-escalation.
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My thoughts are with all those affected by the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan. The UK stands ready to support them at this difficult time.
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Our unprecedented package of sanctions is working👇
cnn.com/2022/04/11/inv…
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Excellent to meet @PiyushGoyal and business leaders to identify opportunities to deepen 🇬🇧 🇮🇳 trade and investment.
Looking forward to further talks tomorrow. twitter.com/PiyushGoyal/st…
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Great to see my good friend @DmytroKuleba in Germany.
We will continue to support them with the weapons they need. We will not rest until Putin fails and Ukraine prevails. 🇬🇧🇺🇦
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Russia cannot be allowed to use economic coercion to achieve its geopolitical aims.
🇬🇧 supports 🇩🇪 gov clear message to Russia on Nordstream 2. 👇
rferl.org/amp/russia-nor…
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I also said that following a Ukrainian victory, Russia must pay for the crimes it has committed and be held to account, with money seized from the Russian state being used to help rebuild Ukraine.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. MP for South West Norfolk.