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UN General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to suspend Russia from UN Human Rights Council.
The barbaric actions of Putin’s regime in Ukraine and the mounting evidence of war crimes mean Russia can no longer have a seat on the @UN_HRC.
Russia is a global pariah. twitter.com/UKUN_NewYork/s…
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Very important work by @pritipatel to tackle the horrific scourge of child sexual abuse.👇 twitter.com/pritipatel/sta…
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Today we have unlocked new legal powers to prohibit maintenance on luxury jets and superyachts owned by sanctioned Russian oligarchs.
Our tough sanctions are targeting those closest to Putin to ensure he fails in Ukraine. gov.uk/government/new…
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I look forward to welcoming @MarosSefcovic to Chevening this morning for constructive talks.
My priority is protecting peace in Northern Ireland and the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
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Departed Japan with our freshly signed 🇬🇧🇯🇵 CEPA.
Thanks to the brilliant @tradegovuk team led by @GrahamZebedee, our team in Japan and across govt.
We've had over 100 negotiators working for 4 months to make this deal happen.
Next stop #CPTPP.
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🇬🇧🇳🇿 Brilliant work by @annietrev and team. The UK and NZ share a fundamental belief in democracy and freedom. Our trade deal will:
✅ Boost economic ties between two free trading nations
✅ Pave the way for 🇬🇧 to join #CPTPP
✅ Bring jobs and opportunities across the UK👇 twitter.com/10DowningStree…
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Arrived in Washington DC with @BWallaceMP.
I am working with our 🇺🇸 allies to:
▶️ Grow our £200bn trading relationship
▶️ Challenge unfair trading practices
▶️ Gain access for 🇬🇧 lamb into US market.
gov.uk/government/new…
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🇬🇧🇮🇳 Key meeting with important ally @DrSJaishankar at #UNGA. We are working on:
🤝 Our upcoming trade negotiations
🌏 Ensuring a free and secure Indo Pacific
🏢 Investment in clean infrastructure
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Delighted to be back in Delhi again
Met Finance Minister @nsitharaman & National Security Adviser Doval to discuss the deepening economic & security relationship between 🇬🇧 & 🇮🇳
Agreed to do even more to diversify supply chains, boost trade & tech ties & collaborate on defence
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Spoke to fellow foreign ministers 🇺🇸 @SecBlinken 🇩🇪 @ABaerbock & 🇫🇷 @JY_LeDrian about deterring Russian aggression towards Ukraine, concerns about Iran's nuclear programme and solidarity with Lithuania in face of China pressure.
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Today the new Board of Trade meets for the 1st time.
As 🇬🇧 emerges as an independent trading nation, it will:
👉Campaign for free trade in 🇬🇧 & around the 🌍
👉Help 🇬🇧 push new frontiers in areas like digital & green trade
👉Advise on trade strategy
gov.uk/government/new…
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UPDATE: WTO DG @NOIweala has officially approved the UK’s updated Government Procurement Agreement schedules.
The @wto GPA gives UK firms access to £1.3tn worth of government procurement contracts around the world. 🌎🇬🇧 👇
docs.wto.org/dol2fe/Pages/F…
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🥃 The Scotch whisky industry supports over 40,000 jobs in the UK 🇬🇧🏴
Yesterday @ScotSecofState and I visited @clydesidewhisky in Glasgow to discuss how the removal of US tariffs on Scotch will boost exports and support thousands of livelihoods.
Trade = jobs
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The 🇬🇧-🇯🇵 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement has completed UK parliamentary scrutiny.
Next steps:
👉The UK and Japan exchange diplomatic notes
👉Deal enters into force on 1 January
👉Businesses benefit from our stronger trading relationship
#furtherandfaster
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Today @BorisJohnson announced a new Office for Investment - core to attracting & retaining foreign investment.
Alongside our trade agreements, inward investment will be crucial to creating more jobs and prosperity across the UK.
👉bit.ly/3eF2YpA
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Another demonstration of the close relationship and valued friendship between the UK and Australia. As firm allies, 🇬🇧 and 🇦🇺 are working together to promote peace, security and economic opportunity. twitter.com/BorisJohnson/s…
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At the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva I called out Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, and urged the world to condemn Russia’s appalling actions and isolate it on the world stage. Putin must not win. Read my statement to @UN_HRC👇gov.uk/government/spe…
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🗳️ Vote #LizForLeader to be our next @Conservatives leader and Prime Minister.
🇬🇧 Liz is trusted to deliver for our great country, to unite our Party and to win the next election.
✅ Join the team: lizforleader.co.uk
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Putin has been absolutely clear about his ambitions to create a greater Russia.
Moldova needs to be equipped to @NATO standard.
💬 My interview in @Telegraph
telegraph.co.uk/world-news/202…
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✅ Senior @Conservatives from across 🇬🇧 back #LizForLeader
💬 Liz is the right person to take our Party and country forward because she is the best placed to bring what we need above all else – unity.
Read more: dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…
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✅ @andy4wm endorses #LizForLeader
💬 "Liz has the grip needed to get government firing on all cylinders to protect people’s livelihoods."
Read more: telegraph.co.uk/politics/2022/…
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Spoke to Polish FM @RauZbigniew on coordinated support for Ukraine, including our Joint Commission to provide Ukraine with weapons & training, and UK’s support to Poland to provide shelter and education to those fleeing the conflict.
Together we are supporting Ukraine.
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✅ Trusted to deliver.
✅ Ready to unite.
@andrealeadsom endorses #LizForLeader
💬 We must choose a leader who will get things done and govern in a Conservative way.
Read More: telegraph.co.uk/politics/2022/…
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Spoke to @DmytroKuleba to continue to work together to ratchet up sanctions on Putin’s regime, deliver high-grade military equipment support to Ukraine and ensure Russia are held to account for their atrocities.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. MP for South West Norfolk.