Alex Chalk KC

Barrister, Partner at Jones Day; former Lord Chancellor, Solicitor General, Minister for Defence Procurement. MP for Cheltenham (2015-2024)

[Alex Chalk KC @AlexChalkChelt]

Deeply saddened to hear of the death of brilliant @thetimes reporter Andrew Norfolk. His reports of the grooming gang trial I prosecuted were utterly searing and always accurate. An exceptional journalist.

Five jailed for sex attacks on trapped girls

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[Alex Chalk KC @AlexChalkChelt]

Condolences @alexburghart. I was at school with 'Bob' Boas. He lit the place up with his remarkable intelligence and charisma. What a loss.

[Alex Burghart @alexburghart]

My very great friend Simon “Bob” Boas died last night - he was a hero

You can order his wonderful book, A Beginner's Guide to Dying, here https://t.co/XRSBBwk1KZ

“All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well”

[Alex Chalk KC @AlexChalkChelt]

It's been a privilege to serve as Lord Chancellor. My deepest thanks to the brilliant lawyers, @moj public servants and @hmpps professionals who have supported me in this ancient and essential role. I have sought to do my duty, and send my successor every good wish #ruleoflaw

[Alex Chalk KC @AlexChalkChelt]

Congratulations to Max Wilkinson on his victory. This is a great personal achievement, and he will now serve an exceptional community – made up of talented, humane, thoughtful and decent people. His success will be #Cheltenham’s success, and I wish him well.

[Alex Chalk KC @AlexChalkChelt]

Thank you to @RestIsPolitics for having me on!

#justice #RuleOfLaw

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[David Cameron @David_Cameron]

Take it from someone who has appeared in a few TV debates: if you can only talk about the past, like Keir Starmer did tonight, it’s because you don’t have any plan for the future. @RishiSunak does.

[YouGov @YouGov]

SNAP POLL/ Who performed best overall in tonight's debate?

Rishi Sunak: 51%
Keir Starmer: 49%

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[Rishi Sunak @RishiSunak]

Schools are just the start.

Keir Starmer would raise taxes by £2,000. #ITVDebate

[Alex Chalk KC @AlexChalkChelt]

@neill_bob You have made a colossal contribution to the justice system in our country. A wise and respected voice in Parliament to the last. Thank you Bob

[HM Treasury @hmtreasury]

Inflation is now 2.3%.

Let's stick to the plan.

[David Cameron @David_Cameron]

Antimicrobial resistance is a global emergency posing a vast threat to our health, development and security. Global deaths from AMR are nearly 5 million a year.

We must do more, together. That’s why we’re committing £85 million to support the international community in tackling this.

[Alex Chalk KC @AlexChalkChelt]

Vile rapists have no place on our streets or in our homes. Data published yesterday shows beyond doubt our plan is working – with adult rape prosecutions the highest they’ve been since 2010.

This a major step forward in our mission to ensure survivors see justice delivered.

[Alex Chalk KC @AlexChalkChelt]

MPs have this week voted to legislate for a new offence in our Criminal Justice Bill of creating sexually explicit deepfakes.

These damaging and degrading images have no place in our society. I told @thesun why we must tackle them 👇

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[Alex Chalk KC @AlexChalkChelt]

Shocked at the attack on prison officers carrying out their duties today in France. My thoughts are with those killed and injured, their loved ones and colleagues. The UK stands with our French partners @justice_gouv @E_DupondM.

[Alex Chalk KC @AlexChalkChelt]

I had a welcome discussion with @AndriyKostinUa and Minister Maliuska @Minjust_gov_ua on our collective resolve to support Ukraine’s justice system - vital to ensure that once it wins the war, #Ukraine wins the peace too #G7

[Alex Chalk KC @AlexChalkChelt]

Today I met with Canadian Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Arif Virani @MinJusticeEn, and US Attorney General, Merrick Garland @TheJusticeDept.

We discussed our shared commitment to strengthen Ukraine’s justice system - crucial to unlocking international investment

[Alex Chalk KC @AlexChalkChelt]

One minute on why I'm here in Venice talking to Justice Ministers from the @G7 👇

[Alex Chalk KC @AlexChalkChelt]

I met with fellow G7 Justice Ministers today including @E_DupondM, @MinGiustizia and Japan’s Hiroaki Kadoyama.

We discussed military, financial and legal support for Ukraine, and how strengthening their justice system can help Ukraine win the peace as well as the war.

[Alex Chalk KC @AlexChalkChelt]

Uniting in support of Ukraine.
Preventing illegal migration.
Tackling organised crime.

Great to meet with my @G7 Justice counterparts to address these global priorities.

#G7Italy

[Alex Chalk KC @AlexChalkChelt]

Poisonous ideologies and vile extremism have no place in modern Britain. This announcement will ensure the people who spread this hate can’t step foot in our country. We must always stand firm in defending the core British values of freedom, democracy and the rule of law.

[Home Office @ukhomeoffice]

We're launching a new taskforce with @FCDOGovUK to prevent foreign extremists from entering the country and spreading hate.

The world has seen an unacceptable rise in antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred since Hamas' attack on Israel.

This will never be allowed in the UK.