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Business leaders at Green’s Food Fare in Lisburn tell me rules are frustrating efforts to bring goods into NI from Great Britain. That’s why the UK Govt is in intensive talks with the EU to find a solution. There is a deal to be done & a shared responsibility to make that happen
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I’m in Belfast today to hear from communities and businesses affected by the Northern Ireland Protocol.
I remain determined to negotiate a solution with the EU. The focus must be on protecting the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and fixing the Protocol.
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The UK fully supports @jensstoltenberg @NATO and our allies.
Russia must de-escalate and any incursion into Ukraine would be met with coordinated sanctions. twitter.com/jensstoltenber…
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Sending wishes to my friend @DrSJaishankar and all the people of India as they celebrate Republic Day.
As democratic nations we are working together to strengthen security and to unlock new economic growth 🇬🇧🇮🇳
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Wishing our Australian friends, partners and allies a happy #AustraliaDay.
Our friendship, shared values and close bonds are more important than they’ve ever been. 🇬🇧🇦🇺
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An important visit to Brussels, pushing forward talks on the NI Protocol.
My priority is protecting peace and stability in Northern Ireland. 👇
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We #StandWithUkraine 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦 👇 twitter.com/BorisJohnson/s…
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🇬🇧 🇺🇸 are united in support for 🇺🇦. Today @SecBlinken and I reaffirmed:
👉 Ukraine’s sovereignty is non-negotiable
👉 Any incursion would be met with coordinated sanctions
👉 Russia must de-escalate
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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…
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Met @jensstoltenberg @NATO in Brussels on:
👉 🇬🇧 defensive weapons support to Ukraine
👉 Making clear to Russia that any incursion into Ukraine would have severe costs
👉 @NATO’s centrality to peace and stability in Europe
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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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🇬🇧🇦🇺 Important visit to Australia this week.
At a time when global aggressors are emboldened, Britain is building closer security, tech and economic ties with allies like Australia to defend freedom👇
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NEW: We will not tolerate Kremlin plot to install pro-Russian leadership in Ukraine.
The Kremlin knows a military incursion would be a massive strategic mistake & the UK and our partners would impose a severe cost on Russia.
gov.uk/government/new…
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The state of South Australia is a great friend of Britain. Just signed an agreement to deepen cooperation with @sagovau in key areas including trade, investment and tech.
Closer ties will create jobs and growth both in 🇬🇧 and South Australia and make us all safer and more secure
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Visited Osborne Naval Shipyard in #Adelaide to see @BAESystemsAus build the latest Type 26/Hunter frigates. 🇬🇧 and 🇦🇺 defence cooperation in action.
🇦🇺 intends to build the nuclear-powered submarines in Adelaide. #AUKUS 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇺🇸
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We are delivering vital 🇬🇧 aid to help the people of Tonga recover from the awful devastation caused by the tsunami.
As well as sending tents, water and first aid kits, we are working closely with our Australian 🇦🇺 friends to support the relief effort 👇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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The UK is proud to co-sponsor an historic @UN resolution to combat Holocaust denial brought forward by our Israeli & German friends.
Together we continue to stand against antisemitism in all forms and reject any attempt to deny the facts of the Holocaust.
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🇬🇧🇦🇺 Arrived in Australia for important talks on deepening security, defence and tech ties, and moving forward AUKUS.
At a time when global aggressors are emboldened, Britain is working with close allies including Australia to defend freedom 🌎
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We are working closely with Poland and Ukraine to strengthen security in Central and Eastern Europe and deter Russian agression. Important @chhcalling talks today. 🇬🇧🇺🇦🇵🇱 twitter.com/PolandMFA/stat…
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Good development. Nordstream II is not compatible with Russia's aggressive actions. Europe needs to reduce its dependence on Russian gas. twitter.com/POLITICOEurope…
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Strong statement on Ukraine by @BWallaceMP
🔹️This defensive support is part of our ongoing commitment to Ukraine
🔹Russia’s aggression is wholly unprovoked. NATO is a defensive alliance
🔹Russia must understand the cost of its actions and de-escalate
gov.uk/government/spe…
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I condemn in the strongest terms the Houthi-claimed terrorist attacks on the United Arab Emirates.
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🇬🇧🇹🇴 My thoughts are with those caught up in the appalling devastation and loss of life caused by the tsunami in Tonga.
The UK stands ready to help the recovery effort and we are working closely with the Tongan authorities.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. MP for South West Norfolk.