We need a Royal Commission to stand above Westminster politics, depoliticise the NHS debate and be a voice for patients.
To be fit for the future, a serious cross-party approach is needed. My article in
@thetimes
👇🏽
Good to speak to A-level Economics students at
@SouthBromsHigh
about the importance of economics in policy making.
Lots of great questions from the students! Thank you to for a great visit.
The UK remains at the forefront of some of the most crucial advances being made in global health.
With the world we face tomorrow, that leadership will become even more important. Delighted to contribute to this excellent
@BritainLeads
report.
New Report - From Expertise to Influence: UK's Soft Power in Global Health. The UK has long been a dynamic force shaping the future of healthcare worldwide. From pioneering the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to initiatives in organisations like
@gavi
and the
@GlobalFund
, the UK's…
Will never forget first meeting Frank Field when, as a student, having invited him to speak at
@UniofExeter
An amazing, compassionate man and truly dedicated to public service. Thinking of his family and loved ones today.
May he rest in peace.
I will always back our Armed Forces.
Over the next six years, we’ll invest an additional £75 billion in our defence - fully funded with no increase in borrowing or debt.
@grantshapps
explains the package ⬇️
Fantastic to host Sir
@sajidjavid
at our HQ today and update him on our work since his last visit as Home Secretary.
We are grateful for Sir Sajid’s continued support in our mission to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation.
For more on our work:
Iran’s attack last night was a dangerous and unnecessary escalation.
I want to pay tribute to the professionalism and bravery of the
@RoyalAirForce
and our allies in protecting civilians.
Over the last four years, Hilary Cass has conducted the most robust review of the medical evidence for transitioning children that's ever been conducted. Mere hours after it was released to the press and public, committed ideologues are doubling down. 1/6
Ideology replaced the best interests of children, thousands of whom have now been failed in this modern-day scandal.
Such failures in child protection must never take place again.
Thank you Dr Cass for your groundbreaking independent review.
A pay rise to benefit millions of hardworking people across the UK.
Personally delighted the pledge I made as Chancellor has been fulfilled.
It will help so many people.
🌟I’ve recently visited Marion and the committed team at
@N_ewStarts
charity in Bromsgrove.
This dedicated organisation supports those in need, provides new volunteering and training opportunities, and makes a difference to the lives of local people. 🙌
One of the most dedicated, effective (and nicest) ministers I have ever known.
You will be missed by so many, especially in skills and education.
Thank you for your incredible service Rob.
A personal statement from the Rt Hon Robert Halfon MP, Member of Parliament for Harlow and the villages and the Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education. 👇
Thoughts and prayers with HRH The Princess of Wales and her family.
The people of Bromsgrove will be thinking of her too, and wishing her a quick and full recovery.
Delighted to visit
@dcsgroupuk
at their manufacturing site.
Great to discuss how their investment will help boost local growth and support jobs in
#BromsgroveDistrict
Thinking of all the victims and their families today, including PC Keith Palmer.
Grateful for all of his police colleagues who continue to protect and serve.
Today, we remember all those that lost their lives at the Westminster Terror attack seven years ago.
Aysha Frade, Kurt Cochran, Leslie Rhodes, Andreea Cristea &
@MetPoliceUK
PC Keith Palmer.
Our thoughts are with their friends and family and everyone affected by the incident.
Very sad to learn that Paul Rowsell CBE has died. Paul was a wonderful public servant in
@luhc
. He was the UK’s greatest authority on local governance, expertly delivering every devolution measure since 2010 & advising ministers for decades before that. He will be hugely missed.