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Great to speak at #JapanTrade. I outlined:
👉 how business can benefit from 🇬🇧🇯🇵 deal
👉 our ambition to join Japan in #CPTPP and develop our relationship
👉 using our #G7 presidency to work with fellow democracies like Japan to promote free & fair trade
gov.uk/government/spe…
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Great to meet three generations of Yorkshire beef farmers and @Minette_Batters to talk about growing 🇬🇧 beef exports.
We're now exporting to 🇺🇸 and over £200m to Asia Pacific. More opportunities in pipeline with new trade deals and #opendoors campaign. #greatbritishbeefweek
878
Completed positive 2nd round of trade talks with our great friend Australia 🇦🇺
We’ve shared draft text & laid groundwork for exchange of tariff offers.
We want a deal pushing new frontiers on digi & data and building progress to #CPTPP accession 👇
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statem…
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The invasion of Ukraine is a paradigm shift on a level not seen since 9/11. The West has woken up and must ensure the global security architecture is fit for this new era.
Read my piece for @FT 👇
ft.com/content/472b27…
880
Met the Iron Ladies Network at @Heritage over afternoon tea, talking about careers in politics, the importance of free speech, the relationship between the UK and the US and much more. Was great to meet you all!
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🇬🇧🇮🇳 We want to increase investment between UK and India. I spoke to leading 🇮🇳 banks, companies and VCs about:
👉 More private sector opportunities esp in tech
👉 Backing of infrastructure finance through Build Back Better World
👉 Projects having reliable & honest finance
882
🌎 Britain is stepping up to lead the fight for free and fair trade, bringing opportunity to every corner of the 🇬🇧 through new jobs, businesses and industries.
Read my piece in @Daily_Express about new Board of Trade report 👇
express.co.uk/comment/expres…
883
Orthodox Easter Sunday is a time for peace and renewed hope for the coming year. As Orthodox Christians celebrate around the world, my thoughts are with those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. 🇺🇦
884
🇬🇧🇦🇺 trade deal signed.
Congratulations @annietrev @DanTehanWannon. This agreement is a pledge of economic trust between our two freedom-loving democracies:
✅ Easier for Brits to live and work in 🇦🇺
✅ Tariff-free trade on all 🇬🇧 goods
✅ Step towards 🇬🇧 joining #CPTPP twitter.com/annietrev/stat…
885
Sad news that my friend @NorwichChloe is standing down at the next election.
Chloe has always stood up for Norfolk. She backed our campaigns for the Lightning II for RAF Marham and the dualling of the A11.
She will be greatly missed by her constituents and colleagues. twitter.com/NorwichChloe/s…
886
Look forward to meeting @MarosSefcovic in Brussels today for further talks on the Protocol.
We must focus on reaching a solution that protects peace and stability in Northern Ireland.
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NEW: We’ve appointed 10 Trade Envoys to promote 🇬🇧 exports & investment
@BeefyBotham 🇦🇺
@CatharineHoey 🇬🇭@stephenctimms 🇨🇭🇱🇮@DavidMundellDCT 🇳🇿@mark4dewsbury 🇵🇰@marcolonghi4dn 🇧🇷@ConorBurnsUK 🇨🇦
@LordWalney🇹🇿@FelicityBuchan 🇮🇸🇳🇴@J_Donaldson_MP 🇨🇲
gov.uk/government/new…
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UK tech exports set to surge to more than £31bn post-pandemic business-live.co.uk/technology/uk-…
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🇬🇧Today @Policy_Exchange I set out the next phase of Britain’s trade strategy, calling on businesses to export more of their quality goods & services overseas.
To seize the opportunities of tomorrow, we need to make exporting the norm for 🇬🇧 business👇
gov.uk/government/spe…
890
Appalled by Russia’s intentional targeting of innocent civilians in Ukraine.
Today @BorisJohnson and I have announced the UK is funding frontline medical expertise and donating more ambulances to bring life-saving care to the people of Ukraine.
gov.uk/government/new…
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Important meetings with members of US Congress to discuss support for Ukraine and ramping up our sanctions.
The UK and USA stand squarely behind Ukraine and are working closely to provide vital humanitarian, defensive and diplomatic support. Putin must fail in Ukraine. 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇦
892
Great meeting @Conservatives members at Birmingham Hustings who support my vision for our country and the economy.
With your support we will unleash opportunity and deliver for the whole United Kingdom 🇬🇧
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🇬🇧 is committed to supporting a free, secure Western Balkans. Delighted to welcome region's Foreign Ministers to London to discuss:
💼 Boosting economic ties including trade & investment
🌍 Security in the region
👨👩👦 Defending and advancing freedom and democracy
894
At @AirbusintheUK in Broughton, Wales seeing wing production:
✈️ Reaching 🇬🇧🇺🇸 deal on Airbus-Boeing has seen tariffs on wings removed
✈️ Major new order for 70 planes from United
✈️ Employ 5,000 staff in Wales
Trade=jobs
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🇬🇧🌎 Later today I am launching negotiations to join #CPTPP to open new opportunities to this £9 trillion trade area:
Read our:
🌍Negotiating objectives
🌏Strategic case for joining
🌎Consultation response
🌍Scoping assessment👇
gov.uk/government/pub…
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Spoke to Vice President @MarosSefcovic to discuss the legislation we are announcing today to fix the problems with the Northern Ireland Protocol and restore political stability.
Our preference is a negotiated solution, but EU must be willing to change the Protocol itself.
897
NEW: We are appointing Sir Stuart Peach as our new 🇬🇧 Special Envoy for the Western Balkans.
He will defend and promote freedom and democracy in the region and build ties as part of our ongoing commitment to peace and stability. gov.uk/government/new…
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Congratulations to Finland and Sweden on their decision to apply for membership of @NATO.
🇫🇮 🇸🇪 will bolster our collective security following Putin's war of aggression against Ukraine. 🇬🇧 will work to integrate them quickly. twitter.com/jensstoltenber…
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Down on the farm with @DehennaDavison in Bishop Auckland to see wheat and beef production.
There is huge demand for 🇬🇧 produce overseas & we’re helping farmers seize export opportunities.
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Russia is patently failing to live up to the international commitments it has made around transparency.
Read my statement on Russia’s refusal to engage with the OSCE process. 👇
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. MP for South West Norfolk.