Incredibly sad to hear of the death of Nigel Lawson. A true giant of 20th century politics who as Chancellor famously sought to abolish at least one tax at every Budget. His time at the helm of the Treasury was transformational. My sincere condolences to his family. https://t.co/zrxfiMYzmM
#CPTPP is a vital economic bulwark against China & in due course I’d like to see like-minded free trading nations making their own applications to join. It’s essential that any idea of Chinese accession is ruled out & I’d expect the British government to oppose any such proposal. https://t.co/j2eP5H0ZHI
I’d like to pay tribute to all those at the Department for International Trade who put in the hard yards to make this happen. This is a vital development as we seek to boost UK exports to new markets and deliver additional economic growth. 2/2
As Trade Sec, I made our application to join #CPTPP two years ago. I'm delighted negotiations are complete, deepening UK access to some of the world's fastest-growing economies: #GlobalBritain in action and an important counterweight to those who seek to undermine our values. 1/2
One year after securing the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori from Iranian jails, I’ve written for @thetimes about the six months of fraught dialogue and intense diplomacy that eventually saw them reunited with their families. https://t.co/aeIEDnxMcn
Following my recent visit to @TeamQEH, I met Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt ahead of the Budget, as part of my ongoing campaign with @jamesowild, urging him to fund a new hospital. The people of West Norfolk have waited long enough. It’s time for action. https://t.co/QXyQx6JVA7
Today I met Chris Lawrence and Alice Webster, the Chair and newly-announced CEO of @TeamQEH, as part of my campaign with @jamesowild for a new hospital ahead of the Budget. We will also be raising this personally with Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt next week. https://t.co/FYe1ogSrwz
Spoke on India’s role as a global power player at @abplive’s #ABPIdeasOfIndia Summit in Mumbai. India will soon become the globe’s most populous country and is the world’s largest democracy. It will play a vital role in promoting freedom and democracy in the coming years. https://t.co/09CKRLPoj1
On this anniversary, I have spoken to @politico along with our friends and allies on the action we took ahead of and directly after Putin's appalling invasion of Ukraine. https://t.co/uDOSAkOJuN
One year on from Putin’s barbaric invasion, we remember the Ukrainians who have lost their lives in defence of freedom. Ukraine must prevail. Ukraine will prevail. https://t.co/DvCwSpqt2A