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We have a moral duty to support Ukrainians forced to live in fear by Putin’s invasion of 🇺🇦
🇬🇧 has pledged £220m in aid to Ukraine. I told @UNReliefChief Martin Griffiths we’re right behind @UN’s Flash Appeal & will ensure safe aid routes. We must – and will – do more.
1052
I’ve been in Northern Ireland today speaking with businesses to hear first-hand the problems they are facing with the Protocol.
Our proposals will cut costs for business, remove unnecessary paperwork and protect UK and EU markets.
1053
A panel of leading economists and trade experts will help us develop new cutting-edge trade models to:
👉Reflect the modern economy and the impact of Covid
👉Capture full benefits of free trade agreements
👉Help our negotiators strike 🇬🇧shaped deals
telegraph.co.uk/business/2020/…
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Yesterday, Russia was isolated in the Security Council. Its resolution failed to get more than 2 votes.
Today, 140 countries voted with Ukraine, making clear Russia is to blame for this catastrophe.
🇬🇧 is working with allies to isolate Russia. Putin must fail in Ukraine. twitter.com/UKUN_NewYork/s…
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I have a clear plan and vision to deliver for our country and economy.
#LizForLeader
lizforleader.co.uk
1056
We are bringing the benefits of #globalbritain to every part of the 🇬🇧 through four new trade & investment hubs.👇
1057
More than 1 million cars were produced in 🇬🇧 last year.
Today I’m at @NissanUK’s Sunderland Plant with @PaulHowellMP, @BenHouchen and @RicHolden discussing UK-Japan trade and investment + how we’re boosting our world-class automotive industry on the world stage.
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🇬🇧 Today @Policy_Exchange, I will set out the next phase of the UK's trade strategy.
By moving from defence to offence, the UK is:
🌍Seizing the opportunities ahead
💷Enabling UK businesses to become more competitive
📈Boosting jobs & growth
policyexchange.org.uk/pxevents/brita…
1059
Trade deals with 🇺🇸 🇯🇵 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 will create new export opportunities for brilliant South West dairy producers like @Roddas_Cream.
With George Eustice enjoying Cornish clotted cream - an iconic 🇬🇧 product that will get official recognition in Japan as part of our 🇬🇧-🇯🇵 deal.
1060
I joined our Israeli friends marking Holocaust Memorial Day to pay tribute to the six million Jewish individuals murdered and all other victims of Nazi persecution.
We continue to stand up to antisemitism in all its forms #HMD2022 #neverforget twitter.com/FCDOGovUK/stat…
1061
Fantastic news that 54 new Export Champions are joining @tradegovuk, we now have 400+ who encourage companies to:
🌍 Help more businesses grow through exporting
💷 Drive an export-led recovery for higher wages and jobs
Trade = growth = jobs
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9…
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🇬🇧 Liz has a clear vision to unite our Party and unleash the full potential of our great country.
✅ Have you voted #LizForLeader?
🗳️ lizforleader.co.uk/vote
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused price rises and jeopardised livelihoods around the world. The UK and our partners have responded with unprecedented support for countries facing economic hardship because of Russia's war.
gov.uk/government/new…
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Met 🇺🇸🇩🇪🇫🇷 allies including @SecBlinken, @ABaerbock tonight to support Ukraine’s sovereignty and self determination.
We agreed a Russian invasion of Ukraine will be met with a strong co-ordinated response. It will be swift, decisive and impose a severe cost.
1065
The UK is delivering humanitarian support for those most in need.
This will save lives, protect women and girls and support stability in Afghanistan
1066
Today we have deployed teams to 5 countries in Eastern Europe to support Brits leaving Ukraine.
A crucial part of our 24/7 response to support our citizens overseas.
1067
Delighted that Her Majesty The Queen will host investors at Windsor Castle following the Global Investment Summit in October 🇬🇧🌍
The summit will attract investment into key industries like tech, science and climate and help support jobs across the UK 👇
royal.uk/future-engagem…
1068
Great piece in @Telegraph on how 🇬🇧 can prosper from broader horizons and #freetrade by @HonTonyAbbott 👇
telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/11/0…
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The UK has already sanctioned over 1,000 individuals and businesses since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Today, I announce 65 more including the Wagner Group of mercenaries, Foreign Minister Lavrov’s step-daughter and the CEO of Russia’s largest bank. gov.uk/government/new…
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Global aggressors are emboldened in a way they haven’t been since the Cold War.
At the @LowyInstitute today I outlined how Britain will work with allies including Australia to face down these threats and defend our fundamental freedoms👇
gov.uk/government/spe…
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Great to have Vietnam's strong support for Trans Pacific Partnership accession.👇 twitter.com/GregHands/stat…
1072
My speech at Mansion House with @citylordmayor tonight will set out the lessons we must learn from Ukraine. We need:
🛡 Stronger defence and deterrence
⚖️ Greater economic security and reduced dependency on aggressors
🤝 A deeper network of alliances
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Last week we heard appalling reports that Putin is deliberately targeting civilians in Donetsk and Luhansk.
Today we are sanctioning 178 individuals who prop up these illegal breakaway regions and are complicit in atrocities against the Ukrainian people. gov.uk/government/new…
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Today I chaired the inaugural @G7 Trade Track under the 🇬🇧 Presidency on:
👉 Reforming the @wto
👉 Tackling unfair trade practices
👉 Modernising trade rules in areas like digital and carbon
Read my opening statement👇
gov.uk/government/new…
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Great discussion with @US_UKBusiness 🇬🇧🇺🇸 about deepening our £195bn trading relationship and UK-US FTA inc:
👉 Resolving Airbus-Boeing dispute after getting tariffs removed on Scotch
👉 Pushing for 232 tariffs to be removed from 🇬🇧 steel
👉 Tackling unfair trade practices
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. MP for South West Norfolk.