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Lia Nici

@lia_nici

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Conservative Member of Parliament for Great Grimsby. Proud Grimbarian. Office: 01472 426470 Email me at: lia.nici.mp @parliament .uk

Grimsby, England
Joined May 2017
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4 years
Tonight the #FisheriesBill passed its final stages. We are ready to become an independent coastal state once more. Delivering what I was elected to do.
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So Sir Keir has hidden himself away in #Grimsby today without his office having the decency to inform me he was visiting the constituency until after he’d departed. This is the second time he has done this. Do you think he’s afraid of something?
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I will be voting (by proxy) today in full support of the Prime Minister. He delivered Brexit. He secured Covid vaccines freeing us from lockdowns earlier. PM getting on with the job of tackling illegal immigration and Levelling Up.
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I was honoured today to be appointed by the Prime Minister to be one of his PPSs.
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3 years
@JamesSunderl @BBCBreakfast @BBCNews @Ofcom @bbcpress Of course if people are not proud to be British, or of our flag or Queen, they don’t have to live in the U.K. Perhaps they should move to another country they prefer?
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PM backs #GTFC to win FA Cup
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3 years
Delivering what I was elected to do. Bringing fairness and control to the immigration system.
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3 years
I met with @BorisJohnson in 10 Downing Street earlier to discuss all things #Grimsby , including Fishing, Educational attainment, Renewables, Employment opportunities and Covid. Taking your views to the heart of Government. What I was elected to do.
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3 years
@Jaynaged @JamesSunderl @BBCBreakfast @BBCNews @Ofcom @bbcpress We live in a democracy. No countries are closed to us. If people wish to live in the EU, or anywhere else in the world and they are welcomed, they can move there, live and work there by becoming a citizen of that country
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4 years
Following the photo of the PM in a @officialgtfc hat, @MartinVickers and I were happy to present @BorisJohnson with a shirt to match!
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6 years
The very fabulous @SusanCalman on @BBCTheOneShow proves she is even more fabulous & like @keviclifton & myself too ❤️ #Grimsby
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4 years
Thank you so much to everyone who voted in #Grimsby & my supporters, friends and colleagues. Let’s get cracking!
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1 year
Two #GTFC fans and Harry Haddock bump into a @SouthamptonFC supporter in Westminster. Good luck to Grimsby Town tonight in the FA Cup.
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I asked the PM today about taking control of our fishing waters from January 2021.He confirmed this will be the case for the benefit of the fisheries communities in #Grimsby
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4 years
Good meeting with Iceland Foreign Minister @GudlaugurThor . Iceland and Grimsby have an important trading relationship, which will grow. #trade @IcelandinUK
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Please do NOT join the protests in #Grimsby and #Cleethorpes today. Black lives do matter, but so do the lives of people of all skin colours. Taking part in mass gatherings in a pandemic is not responsible or caring towards your fellow humans.
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4 years
Very proud that my first vote as an MP for #GreatGrimsby was to vote the EU Withdrawal Bill through #GetBrexitDone #Grimsby
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2 years
An adjournment debate was held this week on Assisted Dying initiated by Andrew Mitchell. It was the last request of my late friend Debbie Woodward that I support this change. Having listened to the case I intend to support law change.
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In the House this afternoon I was able to question the Minister on the financial plight of lower league football clubs like @officialgtfc . It is important to have fans back as soon as it's safe to do so. #upthemariners #Grimsby
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5 months
Tonight, I voted for the Rwanda Bill. Whilst it is not perfect, it is right that my colleagues and I give this further consideration. My constituents want us to stop the boats, and this Bill is a firm step in the right direction.
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Today MPs will vote on the toughest ever anti-immigration law. But that bill is just one part of our plan to tackle illegal migration. Find out what we're doing to stop small boat crossings and control our borders here👇
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With a new row over the 🇬🇧 flag, with BBC presenters being reprimanded for liking tweets about the use of it as a backdrop, here's your reminder that... 61% of Brits have a favourable view of those displaying the Union flag 20% have an unfavourable view
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4 years
Delighted to work with @JamesCleverly to bring in legislation to impose asset freezes and travel bans on people violating human rights.
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3 years
Delighted to see @RishiSunak in #Grimsby today at @BlackrowGroup discussing super-deduction tax cut and skills.
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3 years
UK - Australia deal will be beneficial to both countries. Just was not possible whilst in the EU.
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Great call with Yorkshire & Humber MPs on the coming U.K.-Australia Free Trade Agreement. Good to address questions on agriculture, and to publicise the likely benefits of the Australia deal to key sectors in the region. Thanks for your time!
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3 years
Great news from #Grimsby . 4 gains from Labour already. Some great new Councillors who will join me in improving the town
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3 years
This morning @CllrPhilJackson and I welcomed @amandamilling to #Grimsby . Only with a continued #Conservative Council working with a #Conservative MP will the town prosper.
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3 years
DEFRA secretary pointing out to the EU their previous agreement on shellfish. The EU must reverse this pointless action.
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4 years
An honour to meet with @USAmbUK this morning with colleagues, including @MartinVickers and @neil_parish . We discussed the importance of free trade to boost economies post-Covid.
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3 years
I am very sad to hear about the loss of my friend and predecessor, Austin Mitchell. I learnt an awful lot from him. He worked incredibly hard for Great Grimsby and will be sadly missed. My deep condolences to Linda and the family at this time.
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Former Great Grimsby Labour MP Austin Mitchell has died aged 86, the party confirms:
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4 years
Been a busy week in Parliament. Met with Kwasi Kwarteng, Minister of State for Business Energy Industrial Strategy #BEIS to talk about Town Deal #Grimsby
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3 years
I have today added my signature to the letter to @ipsaUK who are considering MPs pay. We request pay for MPs is frozen this year.
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2 years
Many people have contacted me about the use of St James Hotel for illegal migrants. I intervened as soon as I found out about the plans. Ministers agreed with me that it is an inappropriate location and have now withdrawn the plan. A good result for #Grimsby
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3 years
Attended a meeting with @BorisJohnson to represent #Grimsby fishing industry and express current difficulties. Confident that they will be overcome.
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I asked the Minister to confirm that any deal will allow the UK to decide who fishes in our waters. She confirmed that the PM understands the expectations of the fishing industry. #BrexitDeal #Fisheries
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4 years
Happy to be back home in #Grimsby for Xmas. Santa and I (who I saw at Tesco) wish you a very Merry Xmas & A Happy New Year!
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1 year
How can it be right that Sue Gray, a very senior civil servant is advising Ministers on Monday and by Friday is working for the Labour leader? Surely there must be a significant interval between the two events. Raised in Parliament earlier.
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After a lot of work to submit a bid to the #FutureHighStreetsFund Government has awarded #grimsby @NELCouncil over £17m to continue the regeneration of the centre of #greatgrimsby This is wonderful news and a further boost to making the changes we want to see in the town.
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4 years
Delighted to have been appointed by @GavinWilliamson as an FE Reform Ambassador. As we know in #Grimsby , #skills are absolutely vital to our country. I will relish championing excellent further education #FEReform
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3 years
I have been contacted by NHS Test and Trace following a work meeting last week with Lee Anderson MP and the Prime Minister. As a result I will be self-isolating in line with the rules. I currently have no symptoms and will be working from home
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1 year
Ahead of his visit to Grimsby tomorrow at my invitation, I briefed the Fisheries Minister on current issues facing the industry.
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3 years
I took the PM a #GTFC shirt to remind him how important local clubs are to fans. At 4.30pm today, the Let Fans In petition will be debated in parliament. Almost 1,000 local people signed the petition to request spectators return to #football grounds as soon as it's safe. #Grimsby
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3 years
Freeports bring in Investment and one of the first will be in our area. Good for employment in #Grimsby
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2 years
I was honoured to sign the Holocaust Memorial Book of Commitment. We must never forget the horrors inflicted on the victims of the Holocaust. @HolocaustUK
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4 years
As part of the Towns Fund, #Grimsby has been given an advance £1m to kick-start regeneration projects. Helping share prosperity across the country and level up.
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Lia Nici
4 years
In the #FisheriesBill debate yesterday I spoke on behalf of the 70% of #Grimsby constituents who voted to Leave the EU. The most common question I get asked is "Are we going to get our fishing waters back?" I say: Yes. Absolutely!
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4 years
Thank you to the teams at @LNER & @TPExpressTrains keeping us all moving safely across the country
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4 years
Been showing ⁦ @SteveBarclay Secretary of State for⁩ #brexit around #grimsby today talking about the bright trading future for #greatgrimsby @Conservatives ⁩ ⁦ @NELConservative @lia4greatgrimsby
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Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with ⁦ @BorisJohnson ⁩ Although we have been advised not to go into the Chamber today, all MP colleagues are there in spirit ⁦ @Conservatives #Grimsby #coronavirus
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@janfeghia @JamesSunderl @BBCBreakfast @BBCNews @Ofcom @bbcpress Being proud of the country we live in isn’t about nostalgia, it’s about believing in what we can achieve now and in the future
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1 year
Great to be out in Wybers Wood this weekend campaigning and meeting constituents.
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2 years
Well done @sophielouisecc I couldn’t have said it better myself @BorisJohnson
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4 years
The UK now has a trade deal with Japan that is better than the one with the EU and Japan. Importantly, tariffs on fish are lower and traditional #Grimsby smoked fish is one of the geographical indicators replicated in the Japan trade deal.
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2 years
Ahead of the #AutumnStatement I spoke to the Chancellor about the importance of levelling up for places like #Grimsby .
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3 years
Confirmation this week of £17m+ for #Grimsby Town Centre. I will continue to work with the Council and interested parties to transform our town.
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3 years
A very Happy St George's Day. A day to be proud of the country we belong to and the Union of Nations that form the United Kingdom.
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4 years
After the Budget I’ve had lots of meetings in and out of Westminster. Walked past our Bomber Command memorial. So proud to be from #Grimsby #Lincolnshire and that we finally remembered the sacrifice our services made to ensure my generation and beyond had #freedom
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Great to attend the #SAF event in Parliament today with CEO of @VelocysPLC . Renewable transport fuel will benefit #Grimsby and the country as a whole.
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Lia Nici
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When @BorisJohnson a fit, healthy middle-aged man is one of the thousands of people who are ill with #coronavirusuk it just shows you how contagious and strong the virus is. We will all get through this together. Stay safe, stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives.
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Lia Nici
3 years
Happy #Grimsby day!
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The Grimsby borough flag has been flying over the Town Hall today to mark 820 years since the issuing and sealing of its first Royal Charter in 1201
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4 years
Had a #Lincolnshire meeting of MPs with the CEO of @LNER this morning. Positive discussions about potential direct trains to London from #Grimsby #Cleethorpes #marketrasen @MartinVickers @EdwardLeighMP @NELConservative
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Work on Freeman Street's YMCA is progressing at a cracking pace as @MartinVickers and I saw for ourselves. Working practices have been Covid adapted for this impressive community build. I look forward to visiting again when it's complete #BuildBackBetter
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2 years
Like the rest of the country I feel a huge sense of loss on hearing the news of the passing of our beloved Queen. Most of us have never known another Monarch in our lifetime. I send my profound condolences to the rest of the Royal Family. God Save the King!
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10 months
Meeting with Fisheries Minister Mark Spencer discussing fish levies.
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4 years
Celebrate all that's wonderful about our County, from sandy beaches to the Wolds and beyond, from farming to fishing and tasty Lincolnshire produce. Happy Lincolnshire Day! #LoveLincolnshire #SupportLocalBusinesses #yellowbellies #October1st
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It is not right that hospital patients are unable to receive visits from their loved ones. I raised the case of a constituent today with the Health Secretary, @sajidjavid . He is asking the Chief Executive of the NHS to ensure that visits can take place.
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3 years
Improved skills, more jobs, affordable homes and safer streets. What #LevellingUp means to #Grimsby . I am championing Great Grimsby. My speech in last week's Queen's Speech debate.
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A great #Conservative candidate for South Ward, #Grimsby - Paul Batson. This ward deserves an active Councillor, which Paul will be.
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1 year
I was pleased to attend a meeting of @dignityindying yesterday to hear about the unsatisfactory current laws. I support Parliament debating this subject urgently. An honour also to listen to @PrueLeith talk about her experience.
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4 years
@HenryNewman @jeremycorbyn ‘s @UKLabour proposal for free broadband and nationalising BT (and everything else it seems) is to control the proletariat by controlling the means of mass communication. #Marxism He thinks if he says it in a quiet voice, tilted head & a smile that we won’t notice
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4 years
Good to catch up with Headteacher Delyse Turrell at @welholmeacademy and to see the children resuming classes after the summer.
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4 years
Looking forward to being on @RadioHumberside later talking about fisheries, renewables and the importance of having a strong mixed economy in #Grimsby .
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@miriam_cates What the Labour Party did yesterday is try to hide from the public what they really believe. That is why a Labour government would be disastrous for the country.
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I asked @micheal_gove to confirm that #Grimsby will be the beneficiary of new jobs due to updated infrastructure at the Port of Grimsby and Immingham. #GlobalBritain
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3 years
So sorry to hear about the loss of #SirTomMoore He represents a generation who epitomises what community, commitment and service to others means.
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2 years
Had a productive meeting today jointly with @MartinVickers to press the case for sustainable aviation with @KwasiKwarteng . An important initiative which will provide skilled jobs for #Grimsby and #Cleethorpes people.
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Lia Nici
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Lincolnshire MPs working together for a @LNER direct service through to #Grimsby . I will continue to work on this with @EdwardLeighMP and @MartinVickers .
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1 year
Great to be out in South ward yesterday with Councillors and supporters talking to residents and delivering surveys #Grimsby
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2 years
Wishing #GTFC the best today. Unfortunately due to illness, I’m unable to travel to the match but will be watching on TV. Let’s hope we get that win and promotion 🤞. I see Diana Ross was wearing our colours at the concert last night, so I’m taking that as a good omen! #UTM
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Met with Emily and her guide dog Rosie yesterday as part of the Guide Dogs’ campaign to make sure people who need to have an assistant dog can get into shops or in taxis or onto public transport, which is shocking in this day-and-age that is still an issue. @guidedogs
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4 years
Happy #VEDay 75th Anniversary. When we think about the sacrifices our parents and grandparents’ generation made to ensure our #freedom it is humbling. #thankyou
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Lia Nici
4 years
Vote @Conservatives on 12th December in #Grimsby and let’s #GetBrexitDone in 70 days and then we can get on with our priorities #GreatGrimsby
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Curt Pugh
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An interesting day in Grimsby; although currently in the hands of labour, residents made it clear: ▶️They want Brexit. ▶️They don't want Corbyn. Hopefully we'll see @lia_nici as MP soon! #grimsby #Election2019 #Conservatives
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Today's #Budget2023 confirms an extra £20m for Grimsby for the Freshney Place Leisure project. This is brilliant news for the Council's regeneration work and ensures the town receives the funding required.
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I will be voting today to support the tier system. The lockdown has brought down the infection rate in NE Lincs by everyone working together. By gradually easing restrictions as we enter tier 3 it will hopefully come down further.
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Lia Nici
3 years
To anyone on UC that has heard that Parliament is voting today to reduce payments by £20 a week, this is not what's happening. Unfortunately, the Labour Party are worrying you unnecessarily. The Government will announce soon what will happen once the temporary uplift ends.
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Busy out & about in #Grimsby this week. #VoteConservative in the local elections on Thursday 4th May. 🗳️💙
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In #UKWindweek it has been great to meet Apprentices and Graduates from ⁦ @OrstedUK ⁩ and ⁦ @RWE_UK ⁩ in #Grimsby working in the Offshore wind sector
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Had a fascinating morning in ⁦ @MartinVickers #cleethorpes constituency at ⁦ @airproducts ⁩ learning about their #hydrogen & #ccus initiatives. Very exciting for #immingham #grimsby
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An important debate in Westminster Hall this afternoon on the admitting of spectators to football grounds which I was pleased to attend and support. With good progress on Covid, MPs want to see fans back after 2 December. #footballfansdebate
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I visited @RishiSunak this morning to pass on the views of #Grimsby businesses ahead of the #budget and #spendingreview . Supporting business is a key priority for me.
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3 years
Excellent meeting with @DefraGovUK Ministers to discuss the future of #fishing when the UK leaves the Brexit transition period.
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Thank you to @BlackrowGroup for a great tour of the company. The variety of #Engineering work being done is fascinating. Lots of discussion about #skills More details to follow in the coming weeks #grimsby
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A strong #Conservative council with a #Conservative MP working hard for #Grimsby .
@ElectionMapsUK
Election Maps UK
3 years
North East Lincolnshire Result #LE2021 : CON: 12 (+8) LDM: 2 (-1) LAB: 0 (-7) Council Now: CON 31, LAB 8, LDM 3. Conservative HOLD.
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An important meeting today with Iceland's Ambassador to the UK @SturlaSigurjons . Discussed the current and future beneficial partnership between #Iceland and #Grimsby . @MartinVickers @IcelandinUK
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Useful meeting yesterday with @RishiSunak and colleagues from South of the Humber to discuss the importance of the Humber Freeport to our Region.
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Honoured to be a guest ⁦ @officialbantams ⁩ Thank you ⁦ @PhilipDaviesUK #comeonyoumariners #Grimsby
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It’s time for #Grimsby to shine. Vote for me to get #brexit done, support our #nhs #police & #education
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