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✅ @PennyMordaunt endorses #LizForLeader
💬 "Liz has shown she will defend freedom at home and abroad, and is prepared to do what it takes to keep us safe. That is why, with her, I believe we can deliver for the public and we can win at the ballot box."
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Pleased to host the UK's first meeting with Ambassadors and HCs from all 11 CPTPP countries today.
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We are engaging with CPTPP members to prepare for 🇬🇧 accession to this modern, high standards, free trade agreement that covers 13% of global GDP.
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Today our Ambassadors signed the UK Vietnam trade deal securing continuity for businesses 🇬🇧🇻🇳
This deal will gradually eliminate 99% of tariffs.
I'm looking forward to building on our fast-growing trading relationship with Vietnam as we progress towards joining #CPTPP.
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Food should never be used as a weapon of war.
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It's time to unite.
21 current and former colleagues who have sat around the Cabinet table have come together to back Liz.
She will unite our Party, beat Keir Starmer, and is trusted to deliver for Britain 👇
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🤝Another deal done: Today we've signed a continuity trade agreement with North Macedonia.🇬🇧🇲🇰
With trade between our countries worth £1.8bn, this deal gives certainty to businesses and paves the way for increased trade in the future.
#GlobalBritain
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Good to meet @oleksiireznikov, Ukrainian Defence Minister with @BWallaceMP.
We continue to support Ukraine - putting tough sanctions on Russia with our G7 allies, supplying defensive weapons and providing humanitarian support.
#StandWithUkraine️
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Delighted we have appointed cricket legend @BeefyBotham as our new trade envoy to Australia 🇬🇧🇦🇺
Ian will bat for 🇬🇧 business Down Under and help them seize the opportunities created by our historic trade deal.
He’ll do a brilliant job👇
the-sun.com/sport/3521796/…
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Read my @Daily_Express oped on why joining the Asia Pac trade area #CPTPP is a huge opportunity for 🇬🇧 business and Global Britain. 👇
express.co.uk/comment/expres…
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Here's my interview published today in @NikkeiAsia, in which I make the case for G7 nations and like-minded allies to act as an economic NATO to make sure we are not allowing freedom and democracy to be undermined by China's economic policies. asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Supp…
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The UK 🇬🇧 and 50+ countries staged a walk out of 🇺🇳 UN Human Rights Council as Russia started speaking today.
Lavrov’s statement was full of disinformation and did not deserve the attention of the @UN_HRC.
Russia is isolated and should be ashamed to sit in the UN chamber. twitter.com/SergiyKyslytsy…
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BREAKING: We've just signed the UK-Canada Trade Continuity Agreement. 🇬🇧 🇨🇦
This deal with our historic friend and ally means:
👉certainty for jobs & industries
👉a springboard for a new, more advanced trade deal
👉one step closer to joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership
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🇬🇧 and 37 of our allies have referred atrocities in Ukraine to the @IntlCrimCourt.
Russia is using indiscriminate force against innocent civilians in its illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The Putin regime must be held accountable.
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This country has come a long way in how we talk about mental health, something we can all be proud of.
I'm committed to ensuring people get the support they need to thrive, expanding mental health support for children and people getting back into work.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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Great to see a huge new investment from family favourite @KraftHeinzCo that will bring jobs and growth to Wigan.
👉 £140 million investment in North West
👉 Up to 50 new jobs
👉 British favourites like ketchup made in 🇬🇧 once again
Trade = Jobs 🌎 🇬🇧
bbc.co.uk/news/business-…
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Russia is waging a disinformation campaign intended to destabilise and justify an invasion of its sovereign neighbour Ukraine
Russia must halt its aggression, deescalate and engage in meaningful talks #StandWithUkraine
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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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💬 As Prime Minister I will act immediately.
I will reverse the increase in national insurance and immediately begin delivering my plan to grow our economy.
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Today I’m launching trade talks with 🇦🇺 and 🇳🇿.
Trade deals with 🇦🇺 and 🇳🇿 could increase UK exports by a combined £1 billion benefitting industries like food and drink, automotive and professional services. 👇
gov.uk/government/new…
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On the anniversary of Sir David Amess' death, we cherish his memory and remember his enormous contribution to politics, to the people of Southend and to the country.
My thoughts today are with his wife Julia, the Amess family and to all those who knew and loved him.
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🇬🇧🇲🇽Great news: Mexico has opened its market to British pork for the first time.
This is a major win for British farmers with the industry estimating a £50 million boost in trade over the first five years.
Read more👇
gov.uk/government/new…
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Today UK Ambassador to @NATO @DavidQuarrey signed the Accession Protocols for Sweden & Finland. By joining NATO they will strengthen the collective security of Europe.
As the threat from authoritarian regimes intensifies, NATO stands united in defending freedom & democracy. 🇸🇪🇫🇮
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My statement in response to US intelligence that Russia plans to fabricate an attack to justify military action against Ukraine 👇
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Today trade agreement signed between UK and Côte d'Ivoire 🇬🇧 🇨🇮 to provide continuity for business and opportunities for the future.👇 twitter.com/ranil/status/1…
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. MP for South West Norfolk.