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On VE Day we remember the sacrifice of brave men & women who fought to protect our country & freedom in WWII. We are forever in their debt.
And as Putin tries to destroy this security & freedom, we are resolute in backing Ukraine to prevail & see freedom restored across Europe.
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We've concluded a positive first round of talks for the UK-Australia FTA 🇬🇧🇦🇺.
Discussions were productive and reflected our shared ambition to secure a high-quality deal between our like-minded economies.
Read more in my Written Ministerial Statement👇
parliament.uk/business/publi…
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My vision for our country is a Conservative one.
As Prime Minister I will keep taxes low and drive investment into our economy.
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As a Conservative I know that tax cuts are the best way to help small businesses.
The Federation of Small Businesses agrees - we cannot tax our way to growth.
#LizForLeader
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Today I am announcing the Govt’s response to the consultation on the Gender Recognition Act.
Everyone in the 🇬🇧 should be free to live their lives & fulfil their potential regardless of their sex, gender identity, race or disability.
Read my statement👇
gov.uk/government/spe…
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In the face of rising aggression we have the power to act, and we need to act now.
We must be assertive. Aggressors are looking at what has happened in Ukraine. We need to make sure that they get the right message.
💬 My Mansion House speech: gov.uk/government/spe…
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Very concerned about reports today of increased Russian aggression: over 7,000 extra troops near the Ukraine border and an attack by pro-Russian troops on a kindergarten in Ukraine. 🇬🇧 calls on Russia to withdraw its troops - there is still time for diplomacy and de-escalation.
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🇬🇧🇦🇺 Our zero-tariff trade deal with Australia will mean lower prices and more choice for Aussie wine lovers here in Britain.
🍷 A third of all Australian wine exports are sold in the UK
🍷 We imported £290m of Australian wine last year
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Read my piece in @Telegraph on the importance of safeguarding peace in Northern Ireland ahead of my 1st meeting with @MarosSefcovic at Chevening this week👇
telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/01/0…
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Spoke to Martin Griffiths @UNReliefChief about the horrifying reports coming out of Ukraine. Putin’s barbaric acts show a callous disregard for human life. UK is working with the UN to urgently scale up humanitarian assistance. 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇺🇳
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🇬🇧 will support 🇫🇮 in its application for membership.
NATO must now work quickly to integrate our friends. twitter.com/Ulkoministerio…
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Great news that 1st 🇬🇧 beef shipments in decades will depart for the 🇺🇸 as ban is lifted.
They will depart from Londonderry for Philadelpia from Foyle Food Group in Northern Ireland.
In the 🇬🇧🇺🇸 trade deal, we want even more access by removing the tariffs. 👇 twitter.com/MrHarryCole/st…
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Today we’re kick starting the first round of trade negotiations with New Zealand.
We want a cutting-edge agreement that creates opportunities for businesses, consumers and workers in 🇬🇧 & 🇳🇿
We set out our priories last month: 👇
gov.uk/government/pub…
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💬 As Prime Minister I will work flat out to deliver energy affordability and security.
👇 Read my oped in @MailOnline
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Read my @HouseofCommons speech on our independent trade policy to drive jobs and growth across 🇬🇧
We will use our global platform in 2021 to promote free and fair trade
And take on those countries who try to cheat and undermine free enterprise 👇
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We are toughening and expanding our sanctions regime in response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
There will be nowhere to hide. Nothing is off the table.
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I welcome 🇺🇸 decision not to impose tariffs on gin and blended whisky, and to remove tariffs on shortbread.
But there are still tariffs on 🇬🇧 goods like single malt Scotch. These tariffs are in no-one’s interests.
I am in further talks with USTR to remove them asap.
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Exports support nearly 470,000 jobs in Scotland.
🥃Today I’m visiting brilliant Scotch whisky distillers and textiles producers to talk about how our new Scotland trade & investment hub can support even more jobs now the US has removed tariffs on UK goods 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Trade = jobs
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At this moment of danger for European security we stand united with our @NATO allies. Our commitment to Article 5 is unflinching and we are reinforcing NATO’s eastern flank. The UK will continue to offer political, defensive and humanitarian support to Ukraine. Putin must fail.
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Great to meet @TzipiHotovely to talk about UK Israel £5bn trading relationship.
We have signed a continuity FTA with Israel and we want to go further in a new free trade agreement in areas including tech, digital and data. @LordIanAustin 🇬🇧🇮🇱
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We have shown Putin that his invasion has consequences. In addition to one of the world’s biggest sanctions packages against Russia, we are ratcheting up pressure by introducing emergency legislation to go faster and harder on Putin’s enablers.
They will have nowhere to hide.
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I’m a low-tax Conservative.
I believe the way we get to greater economic growth is through lower taxes, less regulation, investing in skills and attracting business to this country.
You can’t tax your way to growth.
#LizForLeader
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Visited @TeamQEH which serves South West Norfolk.
I’m campaigning with fellow MPs for a new hospital as the current facilities are deteriorating and are held up by thousands of support props.
This is needed urgently for local patients.
@SteveBarclay
@jamesowild
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Read my piece in @MailOnline about equality for everyone
We need less tokenism and symbolism and more real change to improve people's lives across 🇬🇧 including attacking the scourge of geographical inequality
Determined to drive this forward in 2021👇
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9…
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. MP for South West Norfolk.