Not going to sit back and wait for EU to carve up UK.
EU - serial abuser of international law - been acting in bad faith, contrary to Withdrawal Agreement.
I’ll be backing the government today.
I’m jabbed, have jabbed thousands and urge this doc to get jabbed too. BUT I abstained in vote last year to make staff have jabs - since when new transmission data has further undermined case for compulsion.
Time for a rethink.
"The science isn't strong enough".
Watch the moment an unvaccinated hospital consultant challenges Health Secretary Sajid Javid over the government's policy of compulsory COVID jabs for NHS staff.
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The situation is now getting out of hand.
Absolute duty of remaining ministers in Mr Johnson’s rump government to quit.
Nobody making the positive choice to remain should feature in the upcoming leadership contest.
Sorry Matt, I’m afraid the Conservative Party has been taken over by unelected advisors, entryists and usurpers who are trying to turn it from a broad church into an extreme right-wing faction. Sadly, it is not the party I joined.
Pleased to
#BackBoris
again in leadership contest. Great slate of candidates but
@BorisJohnson
best placed to deliver Brexit, restore unity and crack on with things that matter to my constituents.
Absolute barnstormer from
@RishiSunak
on illegal migration. PM’s really gripping this. In response
@Keir_Starmer
toe-curlingly bad. Where’s your plan Kier?
John Woodcock was one of the most respected voices on the Labour benches, particularly on defence - a real loss. He’s saying👇
@jeremycorbyn
is a clear and present danger to the UK. I’m getting that in spadeloads on the doorstep.
Rebel MPs like my good friend Oliver Letwin must see Opposition’s driving Brexit ambition is getting the red flag flying over Number 10. They’re doing its heavy lifting.
My old Navy boss, Labour peer Admiral Alan West, is right -
@RoyalNavy
guards UK territory and interests, including dealing with boats fishing illegally in UK waters, regardless of flag. Been at it for centuries - won’t change on 31 Dec.
The opposition are coming out with tired excuses to delay Brexit
They say the bill needs more scrutiny, but ran out of speakers in today’s debate
The truth is they care more about damaging Boris, by forcing a delay, than honouring the will of the British people
#GetBrexitDone
Jeremy Hunt says “a technical extension” of Article 50 may be needed if a new EU deal can’t be legislated for quickly. Most senior Govt minister yet to admit what everybody privately admits - Brexit is going to be delayed
#r4today
I’m deeply honoured to have secured more than 50 per cent of the vote in the final ballot. Thank you to everyone for your support! I look forward to getting out across the UK and to set out my plan to deliver Brexit, unite our country, and create a brighter future for all of us.
Just re-tabled my amendment to the Withdrawal Agreement. It reads; <At end add: ‘but insists on an expiry date to the backstop.’>
Short and sweet. Likely to appeal to moderate MPs who just want
#Brexit
sorted.
Excellent to welcome Lebanon’s Foreign Minister
@gebran_bassil
to London. Important dialogue on UK & Lebanon’s expanding trade and cultural ties, our commitment to regional stability and Lebanon’s role in the Middle East 🇬🇧🇱🇧
I condemn the Assad regime’s attacks in Idlib today, and the unacceptable loss of life of Syrian civilians and Turkish soldiers. We call on the regime and its backer, Russia, to adhere to agreed ceasefires and take urgent action to deescalate tensions.
The Sultan was a blessing to the Omani people and the region. Renowned for compassion, wisdom and leadership, all of us are the poorer for his passing.
Huge privilege to have served as Middle East and North Africa minister
@foreignoffice
and
@DFID_UK
- two really great departments with brilliant public servants we should all be immensely proud of. Good luck to my successor!
Congratulations to His Majesty.
The UK-Morocco relationship is important and growing.
Privileged to represent a significant Moroccan community in Trowbridge.
🇬🇧🇲🇦
To celebrate the 24th anniversary of HM King Mohammed VI's enthronement, may God assist Him, the Embassy of the Kingdom of 🇲🇦 in London hosted a reception attended by senior 🇬🇧 officials, representatives from the business and financial sphere, and members of the 🇲🇦community in 🇬🇧
Delighted to sign the UK-Morocco Association Agreement with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. This Agreement will bring new opportunities for further economic and political cooperation between 🇬🇧 and 🇲🇦
Accept
#Brexit
as journey, not destination but deal must contain plausible key to get out of ‘temporary’ measures. Otherwise parliament turns UK into EU client, a vassal.
Pleased to visit
#Gaza
for the first time today. Met inspiring young adults at an
@UNRWA
school, and health workers trying to improve the lives of ordinary Palestinians. UK 🇬🇧 aid making a real difference. Clear that Gazans also need a long-term political solution.
A busy morning meeting
@LBpresidency
, FM
@Gebran_Bassil
& Speaker Berri reaffirming UK support to Lebanon. We discussed the impact of Syrian refugee crisis and the ongoing economic reforms required so that Lebanon can fulfil its great potential.
In Gaziantep today to discuss the importance of the UK’s humanitarian support and recognise Turkey’s generosity in welcoming and integrating so many Syrian refugees, with Gaziantep Governor
@gul_davut
and Mayor
@FatmaSahin
in Gaziantep today
#Ukaid
@UKinTurkey
Meeting between
@BorisJohnson
and HM
@KingAbdullahII
reaffirms the depth of friendship between UK and Jordan, as both countries continue to work together to promote regional stability, combat violent extremism, and deliver sustainable growth in Jordan
#GrowJordan
“Very pleased to welcome His Majesty
@KingAbdullahII
to Downing Street today. The UK and Jordan have a longstanding and important friendship.” – PM
@BorisJohnson
🇬🇧🇯🇴
➡️
The UK, alongside European partners, is deeply concerned by the suggestion that any parts of the Occupied Palestinian Territories could be annexed. Such a move would be contrary to international law, damaging to peace efforts & could not pass unchallenged
أسبوعي الأول كوزير لشؤون الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا في وزارة الخارجية
@FCOArabic
ووزارة التنمية الدولية
@DFID_UK
كان ممتازا. أتطلع إلى العمل مع نظرائي والشركاء في أنحاء المنطقة، وأقول #رمضان_مبارك لجميع المسلمين.
The Rt Hon Dr Andrew Murrison MP
@awmurrison
remains a Minister of State at the Department for International Development
@DFID_UK
and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
@foreignoffice
Met with Omani Ambassador, His Excellency Abdulaziz Al-Hinai, and signed the book of condolences for His Majesty Sultan Qaboos at
@EmbassyOmanUk
today. A wise and compassionate leader who will be deeply missed.
I’ll be voting for the Withdrawal Agreement tomorrow since otherwise, in my view, there’s strong likelihood of no
#Brexit
at all - thanks to Mr Speaker, hard-over Remainers & Mr Corbyn sensing a political opportunity. Not great, but we are where we are. ☹️
Pleased to attend EU meeting to discuss the crisis in Iraq and Iran. We called for urgent deescalation, and support for Coalition forces in Iraq. We and our partners remain committed to the JCPoA. Iran must come back into full compliance.
Happy Eid to Muslims around the world.
On this happy occasion, as we celebrate the values of neighbourliness and compassion, Britain will continue to stand up for the rights of people of all faiths and none wherever they live.
👇Huge milestone. Great to do lots of 2nd Pfizer jabs in south London yesterday and 1st Oxford Astra Zenecas in Chingford today. Now heading west to help out closer to home!
My thoughts are with Tunisia as the country mourns President Beji Caid Essebsi. The first President elected in free and fair elections, he worked tirelessly to advance Tunisian democracy.
The White Helmets continue to provide life-saving service to the people of Syria. Today I met Chairman
@RaedAlSaleh3
to discuss the terrible situation on the ground in Idlib and reiterated the UK’s unwavering support.
Very important - those that knew Mrs Thatcher best, say she never would have contemplated tax cuts now.
And the independent IFS
@PJTheEconomist
says Truss plans are more Ted Heath than Thatcher 👇
@Ready4Rishi
If EU won’t flex on Withdrawal Agreement now, seems likely it’ll use best endeavours to bind U.K. into customs union indefinitely. Early show of bad faith. Pretty much why people voted Leave. Doesn’t bode well for EU long term. ☹️
#Brexit
Seriously concerned by reports of an attack on a Turkish military convoy in Idlib. My sympathies to those affected. We continue to support Turkey’s diplomatic efforts to restore the ceasefire in Idlib, & urge the Syrian regime & Russia to cooperate
I’m proud to say the UK is committed to supporting
@Gavi
’s drive to immunise 300 million more children by 2025, saving up to 8 million lives.
Together we must ensure we leave no one behind.
#TICAD7
Tonight I spoke at
@ONECampaign
health heroes event. These UK professionals and charities are delivering aid where it is most needed, saving lives and helping poorer countries prosper - demonstrating the expertise, compassion and partnership that the UK has to offer.
#aidworks
Today I announced a new
#UKaid
package to support Palestinian refugees who are facing greater uncertainty than ever before. Our support to
@UNRWA
will ensure millions of Palestinian refugees have access to vital health services, basic education and food.