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Our apples are now on the way to India for the first time in 50 years thanks to the Enhanced Trade Partnership. 🇬🇧 🍎 🇮🇳 👇 twitter.com/ranil/status/1…
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We are protecting the triple lock on pensions to ensure pensioners get the most generous support, as well as providing extra support with their energy bills. twitter.com/Conservatives/…
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We are the only party with a clear plan to grow our economy and get Britain moving.
We are the only party with the determination to deliver.
Together, we can unleash the full potential of our great country.
#CPC22
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Iran's decision to proceed with baseless charges against Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is utterly unacceptable.
There are no credible grounds to continue to hold her and she must be released permanently.
I will do all I can to help Nazanin and her family.
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I have signed Parliament’s @HolocaustUK Book of Commitment in advance of #HolocaustMemorialDay on Friday.
As we honour the memory of victims of the Holocaust, we renew our commitment to ensure that such evil may never be perpetrated ever again. #LightTheDarkness #HMD2023
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🇬🇧🇦🇺 Made major breakthrough on #TradeDeal with our friends and allies Australia in talks with @DanTehanWannon.
We aim to reach Agreement in Principle by June, securing a win-win deal that delivers jobs across both countries.
More 👇
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🇬🇧 🇨🇲 Secured an Economic Partnership Agreement with Cameroon, supporting £200m of trade by allowing businesses to trade on the same preferential terms from 1 Jan.
We’ve now secured trade deals with 63 countries plus EU.
Trade = economic growth = jobs
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The #UN General Assembly has voted with an overwhelming majority condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia is isolated.
The United Kingdom stands with Ukraine 🇬🇧 🇺🇦.
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Appalled by the latest reports from Tel Aviv, where innocent people enjoying a Thursday night with friends and family were targeted by gunfire.
The UK stands with Israel and against this abhorrent violence. 🇮🇱🇬🇧
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Delighted by the news that the Kenyan Parliament has now ratified the 🇬🇧🇰🇪Economic Partnership Agreement.
All companies operating in 🇰🇪 will continue to benefit from duty-free access to🇬🇧 market.
Also benefitting the 2,500 🇬🇧 businesses exporting to 🇰🇪.
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NEW: Economic steps to support Ukraine as they defend their country from Russian agression:
➡️Tariff free imports to UK on all goods from 🇺🇦
➡️Extra $500m in World Bank lending taking total to almost $1bn
➡️Expedited £3.5bn UKEF support and £400m grants
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Russian aggression is being met with severe costs. Today I signed our first wave of sanctions targeting oligarchs and banks close to the Kremlin. We will keep ratcheting up sanctions if Russia refuses to de-escalate.
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As Prime Minister, I will work night and day to deliver.
I will be relentlessly focused on the people’s priorities, from the cost of living to seizing the opportunities of Brexit, to making the streets safer.
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Fantastic day in the Kent sunshine meeting hundreds of @Conservatives members, talking Brexit opportunities, growing our economy, and how we’ll work together to win the next election.
#LizForLeader
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We have taken decisive action. We will degrade the Russian economy and isolate Russia on the world stage.
Putin must lose.
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Ahead of the results on Monday, thank you to the incredible #LizForLeader team and supporters for a fantastic campaign.
#ReadyToDeliver
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We are imposing an unprecedented punishing package of economic sanctions against the Kremlin, hitting all parts of the Russian economy.👇
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I tested positive for Covid this evening.
Thankfully I’ve had my three jabs and will be working from home while I isolate.
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My statement 👇 condemning attempts by the Chinese and Hong Kong authorities to silence critics overseas @hk_watch. ow.ly/uLbq50IifpA
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NEW: We are re-opening the British Embassy in Kyiv, with our Ambassador @MelSimmonsFCDO returning to the city shortly. Thank you to Melinda and your team for your hard work and resilience. We stand with Ukraine 🇬🇧🇺🇦
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🇬🇧🇹🇷 Just signed a trade deal with Turkey covering more than £18bn of trade.
✅Ensures vital continuity for business
✅Supports 1000s of jobs in automotive, steel and manufacturing across 🇬🇧
✅Paves way for more ambitious deal in the future
Trade = jobs
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We must hold to account those responsible for the appalling acts committed by Russian troops in Bucha, Irpin and elsewhere in Ukraine.
Putin’s regime will not be allowed to cover up their involvement in these atrocities.
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I’ve just signed the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with @moteging. 🇬🇧 🇯🇵
It shows what our country can achieve as an independent trading nation.
Global Britain 🇬🇧 is just getting started.
#Japan #FTA #tradedeal
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2020: a year in review.
The 🇬🇧 is back as an independent trading nation and back as a major voice in global trade.
Thanks to the brilliant team at @tradegovuk who have worked round the clock to make it happen.
This is what we’ve achieved👇
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Today we signed the UK-Canada Trade Continuity Agreement. 🇬🇧 🇨🇦
The UK and Canada are democracies with shared values and a fierce commitment to rules-based free trade.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. MP for South West Norfolk.