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Great welcoming @chhcalling to the @FCDOGovUK. Look forward to working with him on Russia and on UK-EU relationship.
Together we will stand firm for 🇬🇧 interests and defend and advance freedom and democracy.
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Good to speak to @simoncoveney. We discussed bilateral matters, Russia and the UK-EU relationship.
On the Northern Ireland Protocol, I was clear 🇬🇧 position remains unchanged and we need to urgently resolve the problems.
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Statement on first call with @MarosSefcovic on UK-EU relationship. The UK Government position is unchanged. We need to urgently resolve the problems with the Northern Ireland Protocol. 👇
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Look forward to speaking to @MarosSefcovic tomorrow about the Northern Ireland Protocol.
I want a comprehensive solution that delivers for the people of Northern Ireland and everyone across our great country.
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Yesterday’s election laid bare Beijing’s ongoing efforts to eradicate Hong Kong’s rights, freedoms and autonomy.
The UK stands with 🇦🇺, 🇨🇦, 🇳🇿 and 🇺🇸 in support of liberty and calls for China to act in accordance with its international obligations 👇 gov.uk/government/new…
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Electoral overhaul and the National Security Law has wiped out opposition voices in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 and is an affront to liberty.
China should:
✅ Allow freedom of speech
✅ Abide by Sino-British Joint Declaration it agreed
✅ Act according to international obligations
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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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Pleased to be taking on responsibility for the EU negotiations and wider relationship with the excellent Chris Heaton-Harris @chhcalling.
Thanks to @morton_wendy for her great work and wishing her the best @transportgovuk👇
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🇬🇧🇦🇺 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…
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🇬🇧🇪🇸 Visiting Spain in my 1st 100 days as Foreign Secretary reflects our close relationship and strengthening ties.
We’re:
📈 Boosting trade, security, tech ties
💪 Defending freedom, tackling malign actors
🔬Deepening scientific collaboration so free 🌍 shapes cyber future
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Unacceptable pressure by China against Lithuanian diplomats in Beijing.
🇬🇧 stands with 🇱🇹 and my friend foreign minister @GLandsbergis against this coercion. twitter.com/GLandsbergis/s…
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Wishing everyone in the UK and around the world a merry Christmas 🇬🇧 🌎
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🇬🇧 🌎 We will be removing all countries still on the Red List for travel, meaning:
👉 Easier travel between UK and Africa
👉 Families & friends reuniting
👉 Boost for tourism and business
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The erosion of liberty in Hong Kong is an affront to freedom and democracy.
🇬🇧 continues to make clear our opposition to the National Security Law & stands for right for people to live free from oppression. Read our six-monthly report on Hong Kong 🇭🇰 👇gov.uk/government/pub…
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Welcome news that Anne Sacoolas will face a UK court. We continue to support the family to get justice for Harry Dunn.
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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
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🇬🇧🌍 At the #G7 this weekend we have shown that the world’s largest economies are united.
We stand for freedom and democracy and the right of all people to live free from oppression. Read our joint statement 👇gov.uk/government/pub…
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🇬🇧🌎 The #G7 are united in condemning Russia's military build-up and aggressive rhetoric towards Ukraine. We stand for freedom and democracy and are clear that any military incursion would have massive consequences for which there would be a severe cost👇
gov.uk/government/new…
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Delighted to host our #G7 friends and allies in #Liverpool to discuss how we defend and advance freedom and democracy globally and challenge malign actors. 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇨🇦🇯🇵🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇪🇺
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Great to welcome the #G7 to Liverpool 🇬🇧 at an important time for freedom and democracy globally. This weekend we will:
✅ Present a united front to aggressors
✅ Commit to defending and advancing liberty & democracy 🌎
✅ Discuss strengthening economic, tech & security ties
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🇺🇸 Summit for Democracy brings together the free world.
Timely event strengthening network of liberty that spans the world. We are on the front foot with friends around the world
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I am determined to stamp out conversion therapy and protect free speech.
I want everyone to be able to have their say on this important issue.
We have extended our consultation to ensure all voices are heard.
👉
gov.uk/government/con…
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Today @ChathamHouse I outlined my vision for 🇬🇧 foreign policy. It is time for the free world to ditch the introspection and step forward, proud of who we are, ready to shape the world anew.
Let’s stop fighting about the past. Let’s start fighting for the future.
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The free world must end its age of introspection. Today at @ChathamHouse I set out how 🇬🇧 will:
✅ Build a network of liberty 🌎
✅ Win the battle for global influence
✅ Bring more countries into orbit of freedom-loving democracies
Read my speech👇 gov.uk/government/spe…
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. MP for South West Norfolk.