Brandon Lewis

Rt Hon Sir Brandon Lewis CBE: Director, former Lord Chancellor & Secretary of State | IG:

[Brandon Lewis @BrandonLewis]

Can shooting help tackle food poverty in Britain? 🎙️
Tune into my latest @GunsOnPegs Podcast to hear how venison and other game are helping put nutritious, protein-rich meals on the tables of those who need them most.

Listen now👉 https://t.co/K8XbuDYRpJ

[Brandon Lewis @BrandonLewis]

Latest housing figures should worry anyone who believes in a property-owning democracy.
We fixed planning once. Time to do it again. ✍️ @ConHome

https://t.co/pau5pjtQaQ

[Highclere @HighclereRacing]

Two-year-old colt OXBRIDGE powers clear of his rivals to get off the mark on his second start at Southwell under Daniel Muscutt for trainer George Boughey 🏆

Many congratulations to his owners in The Chopin Syndicate 👏🏻

#HighclereRacing

[Brandon Lewis @BrandonLewis]

.@CityAM by Lord Davies, well worth a read, “Get involved with the UAE if you want to grow your business” https://t.co/W0fl1IgGDd

[Conservatives @Conservatives]

Five years ago today, Sir David Amess was murdered while doing what he had done for almost 40 years: serving the people who elected him.

He never stopped showing up for them. On the day his life was taken, he was there once again, listening and helping, just as he always had.

Today we remember a much-loved colleague and friend. Above all, our thoughts are with his wife and children, who carry his loss every day.

[VEON @VEONGroup]

At VEON, we're committed to building digital services that create meaningful value for the millions of people who rely on our platforms every day.

Today, we're pleased to announce a new 10-year strategic agreement with @Amdocs that will help accelerate our evolution as a digital operator and advance AI-enabled innovation across our markets.

By combining the technology expertise developed by QazCode with Amdocs' AI-powered aOS platform, this partnership will modernize our core technology operations, strengthen our digital capabilities, and create a foundation for continuous innovation over the next decade.

Digital and AI services already account for more than a quarter of VEON's Group revenue, and this agreement reflects our continued investment in the technologies, talent and partnerships that will help deliver better digital experiences and greater impact for our customers.

Read more: https://t.co/q0CREkKfKH

$VEON

[Iain Dale 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧 ⚒️ @IainDale]

Very sad to have had to announce the death of my friend Jeffrey Archer on the show last night. A man of talents, flaws, positivity and bouncebackability, with a zest for life. He was a terrific interviewee. He sometimes invited me to his flat on Albert Embankment as he loved political gossip. His trilogy of Prison Diaries remain the best books of the last 20 years on what life is like in prison. He sold 350 million books in 47 languages in 114 countries but the literary cogniscenti always looked down their noses at him. I tried in vain to get him to write his autobiography. Yes, he sometimes lacked judgement, no he never achieved his aim to be a front rank politician, yes he did some bad things. But what a life. What. A. Life. @Jeffrey_Archer

[Brandon Lewis @BrandonLewis]

Sad news to hear of the loss of Jeffrey. Always had time for people, always fun & have seen him raise extraordinary sums for charity. Thoughts go out to his family & friends. #RIP

[Gyles Brandreth @GylesB1]

I can’t believe that Jeffrey Archer - who was always so alive - is suddenly dead. We had a wonderful day together yesterday - as anyone who was there will tell you, he was in brilliant form on stage yesterday celebrating the publication of his 50th and final best-selling novel.

[Nadhim Zahawi @nadhimzahawi]

Jeffrey Archer was a dear friend and an extraordinary human being. His gift for storytelling was matched by his wit, warmth and boundless energy. Life was never dull in Jeffrey’s company.

As a charity auctioneer, he was a force of nature: commanding a room, making people laugh and persuading them to dig deeper. He used that remarkable talent to raise millions for charitable causes, leaving a legacy of generosity that reaches far beyond his books.

Behind the celebrated author was a man with an enormous heart, fiercely loyal to his friends and generous with his time.

My love and deepest condolences go to Mary and the whole family.

Jeffrey, it was a privilege to call you my friend. You were one of a kind. May you rest in eternal peace. 💔

[Tom Newton Dunn @tnewtondunn]

I’m so sad to hear that Jeffrey Archer has died. A brilliant, generous and kind human being.

When he heard I’d also written a book about our mutual hero years after his, he bought me lunch and offered me any help he could for mine (including below’s joint talk).

What perhaps less people knew is just how hard he worked. When I admitted I’d only written two drafts of my book, he told me “that’s the problem with you bloody journalists”. For each book he wrote, he did 14 drafts. And he pumped out 42 best sellers like that. RIP in novelists’ heaven Jeffrey.

[VEON @VEONGroup]

Connectivity creates opportunity. And opportunity shouldn't stop where network coverage ends.

Today, Beeline Kazakhstan became the first operator in Kazakhstan to launch Starlink's Satellite to Mobile Service, extending connectivity beyond the reach of traditional mobile infrastructure and helping customers stay connected in remote and hard-to-reach areas directly from their smartphones.

From supporting everyday communication to strengthening resilience during emergencies, this milestone reflects how innovation can help connect people when it matters most.

Delivered through Beeline Kazakhstan's Janymda super app, the launch is another step in VEON's commitment to transforming lives through technology, expanding digital inclusion, and bringing essential connectivity to the communities we serve.

Congratulations to our teams at Beeline Kazakhstan, Starlink and our partners across Kazakhstan on making this industry-first achievement possible.

@_Beeline_kz @Starlink

https://t.co/SrTExq4hJn

[VEON @VEONGroup]

🎥 A closer look at VEON and Square Group's Digital Bank license approval in Bangladesh.

The joint venture brings together VEON Digital Financial Group's global expertise with Square Group's decades of trust in Bangladesh, marking VEON's entry into full-scale digital banking in the country.

This milestone is expected to widen access to formal financial services for Bangladesh's unbanked population.

Watch the full story below. 👇

@banglalinkmela

[World Governments Summit @WorldGovSummit]

AI isn't about making technology more complex; it's about making it more useful.

@Kaan_Terzioglu, CEO of VEON, shares why the real opportunity lies in using AI to solve everyday problems and make essential services more accessible.

Watch the full conversation - Link: https://t.co/Q215i0kQ6r

[Brandon Lewis @BrandonLewis]

Powerful piece in the @thetimes today on struggle 1st time buyers & our housing market faces: New home approvals sink to 13-year low as PM revives Help to Buy. https://t.co/KnIAlKEI6a

[Brandon Lewis @BrandonLewis]

True too, we need good supply side corrections to sit alongside new demand side support, then we can really see the sector fly, more houses delivered & that will drive our economy to growth.👇

[Katie Lam @Katie_Lam_MP]

The Government promised to build 1.5 million new homes over the course of this Parliament.

Then, they put up tax, introduced a load of new regulations, and made life impossible for builders with their mad energy policies.

So, unsurprisingly, nobody can afford to build anything!

[Brandon Lewis @BrandonLewis]

@MarcHumps @BethRigby Fair, is part of the wider work needed to re stimulate the market, help buyers onto the ladder & through that give confidence to market to increase supply. Needs more supply side work too.

[Brandon Lewis @BrandonLewis]

If correct, this will be good news for the housing sector who have long been calling for some demand side support to get the housing sector moving again & help first time buyers to get onto the housing ladder. Good for the economy, good for social mobility.

[Politics UK @PolitlcsUK]

🚨 BREAKING: Andy Burnham will announce a new "Help to Buy" scheme next week

Called "Your First Home", it will allow young people to buy their first home with a deposit of just 2.5%

[Brandon Lewis @BrandonLewis]

@UKWealthLog Agreed, re not that simple. This has to be just one part of a wider package to get supply moving again, but it is a good step in right direction.

[Brandon Lewis @BrandonLewis]

@htowen97 True and for that we need to get supply moving again, we will also benefit more supply side reform, as well as demand side. This is a start though.

[Home Builders Federation @HomeBuildersFed]

We welcome today's announcement of a new equity loan scheme and the Government's recognition of the significant challenges facing first-time buyers and the wider housing market.

We have long called for action to improve access to home ownership, and our analysis shows a well-designed scheme can make a meaningful difference for households struggling to get onto the property ladder.

We look forward to working with Government and the wider sector to refine the details and get the scheme up and running quickly, ensuring the it works for buyers across the country and home builders of all sizes.

[Brandon Lewis @BrandonLewis]

Great news to help people get onto the housing ladder. Credit where it is due, this is a positive step to help get the housing sector moving again & will help our economy grow.👇now to see the detail…🤞🏻

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

If you don't have help from the bank of Mum and Dad, this is for you:

This government is introducing the Your First Home scheme to help more young people buy their first home with a deposit of just 2.5%.

That means less to save upfront, and lower monthly costs once you’ve got the keys.

And this help is coming soon, with pre-registration set to open by the end of the year.

[VEON @VEONGroup]

1,440 minutes make up a customer's day. Every one of them is where augmented intelligence should show up, not just the big moments.

In his latest op-ed for @GSMA @MWCHub 26 Doha, our Group CEO @Kaan_Terzioglu writes about AI1440: bringing that intelligence to people in local languages, on devices they already carry, and to the businesses and governments we serve.

It's built on three things: sovereign local-language AI models, digital services that help people achieve more in daily life, and agentic AI for enterprise clients.

Read the full piece: https://t.co/baYukOYGW7

#AI1440 #MWC26Doha #TheIQEra

@TwiyKyivstar @_Beeline_kz @beeline_uz @jazzpk @banglalinkmela @JazzCash @MobilinkBank