Jacob Loose

MA from SOAS, University of London. Research interest in sports diplomacy

[Jacob Loose @Jacobtloose]

Great to hear @HareshDeol

@lempika7 also kindly gave me the chance to speak to her brilliant @nyutischsports class about my research on #sportsdiplomacy, @Arsenal @visitrwanda_now partnership and meeting the great @ThierryHenry!

@drjsimonrofe @philclark79 @PhilippeAuclair

[Haresh Deol 🇲🇾 ‏ @HareshDeol]

This morning I had the opportunity to speak to students from @nyutischsports about sports diplomacy in the Malaysian and Southeast Asian context.

Thank you Lindsay Krasnoff for inviting me as a guest speaker. I certainly had fun.

Terima kasih & jumpa lagi!

[Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK @CPA_UK]

It was fantastic to spend four days in the Nigerian National Assembly meeting with committee clerks and officials and sharing insights between our parliaments.

CPA UK looks forward to continuing engagement with our Nigerian colleagues @nassnigeria @UKinNigeria

#CPAUKNigeria

[Rt.Hon.Dr.Moses Wetang'ula @HonWetangula]

In my efforts to enhance the longstanding relations between the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA-UK) and Kenya, I hosted the esteemed CPA-UK delegation in my office today.
Led by the Honorable Lyn Brown, Member of Parliament for West Ham and Shadow Minister for Africa, the delegation brought forth a crucial discussion regarding the CPA's pursuit of a legal status within the United Kingdom.

During this meeting, I fervently emphasized to the delegation the significance of maintaining the CPA's presence in the UK, not only due to the tangible benefits it offers, but also because of the deep-rooted nostalgic heritage that has connected our nations since 1911.

I ardently conveyed to the delegation, "Should the UK encounter any obstacles, we stand prepared to contribute towards upholding the vitality of the CPA. Considering our longstanding history dating back to 1911, we cannot contest its current status."

Furthermore, we engaged in an informative exchange regarding the composition of our respective legislative bodies. I took the opportunity to address the challenges faced by women who aspire to pursue political careers, encompassing various aspects such as political dialogue, social media hurdles, the conduct of female leaders, and the prevailing threats that deter women from seeking political office.

Hon. Brown expressed her organization's strong commitment to fostering increased female representation in Parliament, a sentiment I wholeheartedly shared. In this regard, I underscored the importance of advising political parties with significant influence to actively support female candidates by granting them tickets to run for various elective seats in elections..

Acknowledging our society's persisting masculinity, I pointed out that Rwanda currently leads with an impressive 54% female representation in government, largely due to well-defined legal procedures.

We collectively recognized the elevated standards to which women politicians are often held, acknowledging both the challenges they face and the potential for transformative leadership they bring to the table.

I extended my sincere appreciation to the CPA-UK for their commendable efforts in enhancing the capacity and effectiveness of Kenyan parliamentarians and staff. Their contributions have undeniably played a crucial role in empowering our parliamentary system and fostering meaningful progress in our legislative endeavors

[Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK @CPA_UK]

In Kenya, UK delegation @lynbrownmp @BaronessRos @Pauline_Latham met with Speakers of the National Assembly and Senate the Rt Hon. (Dr.) Moses M. Wetang'ula, EGH, MP, and the Rt Hon. Amason Jeffah Kingi, EGH 🇰🇪🇬🇧

#CPAUKKenya

[Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) @CWP_Int]

#Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians from UK met counterparts in Kenya @KEWOPA led by Leah Sankaire MP to discuss women’s representation in Parliament, GBV & mutual learning

The UK delegation led by @lynbrownmp met Senate Speaker @HonAmasonKingi & Nat Ass Speaker @HonWetangula

[Jacob Loose @Jacobtloose]

Exciting to help organise this conference on Africa Sustainable Development for @CPA_UK with @AfricaAtLSE and @royafrisoc !

[ARISE IIP @AriseIIP]

🌍 An important conference on African Industrialisation took place yesterday, hosted by @LSEAfricaSummit and @ARISE_IIP in collaboration with @royafrisoc and @CPA_UK.
#ImpactGeneratingValue

[Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK @CPA_UK]

This morning the Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana and the delegation discussed the important work of the Whips. Thank you to @Simonhartmp and Sir @alancampbellmp for their timely and insightful contributions.

#CPAUKGhana #CPAUKAfrica #UKParliament

[Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK @CPA_UK]

Yesterday, we were delighted to start off our welcome to the Rt Hon. Bagbin MP, Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana with a meeting with the Rt Hon. @AndrewmitchMP and @JonDaviesJMD, Chief Executive of CPA UK 🇬🇧🇬🇭

#CPAUKGhana #CPAUKAfrica

[Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK @CPA_UK]

It was a privilege to attend meetings at the South Africa Parliament & sitting of the National Assembly in City Hall this week 🇿🇦🇬🇧

Thank you to our UK delegation @jonny_oates @karinsmyth @DavidMundellDCT @lynbrownmp for their dedication to strengthening parliamentary relations

[Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK @CPA_UK]

Great to see our delegation @karinsmyth MP @DavidMundellDCT MP, Lord Oates, and @lynbrownmp MP with @colinleeman for a tour of Afrigen, a technology hub that aims to increase domestic vaccine production on the African continent 🌍

#CPAUKAfrica #CPAUKSouthAfrica

[Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK @CPA_UK]

We arrived in South Africa this week with @ukinsouthafrica @ajphillipson and @colinleeman.

So far, we have met with organisations such as @genderdynamix and @thejusticedesk for their 10th anniversary as leading human rights organisation🇬🇧🇿🇦

#CPAUKAfrica #CPAUKSouthAfrica

[Jacob Loose @Jacobtloose]

What a pro! Congrats to @uniofeastanglia's @sol_morrissey1 on presenting this exciting research. @UEAPsychology

[Kate Teltscher @KateTeltscher]

It's been more than 25 years since I wrote about Thomas Roe, James I's envoy to Jahangir in India Inscribed.But here I am, thanks to @Jacobtloose, in the Palace of Westminster, in front of Rothenstein's 1927 Mughal-inspired version of the encounter.
Such an interesting painting!

[Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK @CPA_UK]

"Today is about celebrating relationships... And we hope that everyone has a bit of learning from how long these exchanges have been taking place."

Our own Joesphine Jengo gives an overview of last night's #BlackHistoryMonth event with @UKParlArchives 👇

[Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK @CPA_UK]

This evening we’re hosting an event with @UKParlArchives to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth exploring the long-standing diplomatic relationships between African, Caribbean and UK Parliaments, through poetry, artefacts and historic photos.

Thank you to all that could join us! #bhm

[Jacob Loose @Jacobtloose]

Come on @Lionesses!!!

[Kate Teltscher @KateTeltscher]

Very much enjoyed talking @thegardenstrust today.
This is one of my favourite images: a stunning photograph of the Palm House @kewgardens under construction.

[Jacob Loose @Jacobtloose]

@lempika7 @MrKieranLilley @FFA @nyutischsports @soas_cisd Congratulations @MrKieranLilley and all involved!

[Jacob Loose @Jacobtloose]

Very proud of my friend @tomsketchamore!

[Jacob Loose @Jacobtloose]

Very excited to be helping deliver @CPA_UK's 70th anniversary Westminster Seminar. This will be the first Westminster Seminar in its long history to be in a hybrid format, with MPs and clerks from around the Commonwealth joining in person and virtually.

[Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK @CPA_UK]

This year we are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Westminster Seminar, our flagship programme focussed on parliamentary procedure and practice that started in 1952. This year's theme is Evolving Parliaments. More information 👇

[Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK @CPA_UK]

This year we are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Westminster Seminar, our flagship programme focussed on parliamentary procedure and practice that started in 1952. This year's theme is Evolving Parliaments. More information 👇