UK Observer

An observer of European politics, most especially UK politics

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

England's lockdown is coming to an end, tiers are coming back and new rules will come in for Christmas - but scientists are warning it could lead to a third wave of infections - so is the government doing the right thing? https://t.co/4n7K1LXhwL

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks New York from enforcing attendance limits at places of worship in areas hit hardest by coronavirus https://t.co/oiwKaoIWYg

[Conservatives @Conservatives]

🇬🇧👩‍🔧👨‍💻 Our RECORD investment in Defence supports 𝟏𝟗𝟔,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲

[UN Women @UN_Women]

It's International Day to End Violence against Women.

Whoever needs to hear this today:
We hear you. We see you.
We believe you.

You’re not alone. 🧡

#orangetheworld #16Days #GenerationEquality

[Priti Patel MP @pritipatel]

This Government is delivering on the People's Priorities by putting more bobbies on the beat, securing our borders and keeping our country safe (1/4)

#SR20

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[UK Observer @observer_uk]

@BorisJohnson Finally, Covid should not affect our Christmas Spirit!

[Boris Johnson @BorisJohnson]

Violence against women is a terrible scourge in societies around the world. The UK is leading efforts to fight this crime at home and abroad - every woman and girl deserves to live without fear.

[UK Observer @observer_uk]

@BBCWorld @DUALIPA BETTER WIN!!!!!

[BBC North America @BBCNorthAmerica]

"Courts are not designed to solve every problem or right every wrong in our public life"

US Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, says she will judge cases on law not personal views

https://t.co/nQiAxPZn0F

[UK Observer @observer_uk]

Good!!! https://t.co/zTZOMqDZ4W

[UK Observer @observer_uk]

@BBCWorld Finally a country understands that rape can truly affect a woman's life forever. Rapists deserve the death penalty!

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

Bangladesh to introduce death penalty for rape https://t.co/BtZFzzhlyv

[CNN @CNN]

Taylor Swift has surpassed Whitney Houston for the most weeks at No. 1 by a woman on the Billboard 200 album chart https://t.co/bQHSeRvup6

[Military History Now @MilHistNow]

On this day in 1781, American and French troops under the command of George Washington surround the British at Yorktown. The redcoats will hold out for 21 days before surrendering, after which the Crown will open negotiations to finally end the War of Independence.

[National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) @PoliceChiefs]

More than 1,000 people have been arrested and more than £1.2 million worth of drugs have been seized in a police crackdown on #CountyLines.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/roB5wEO9F0

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

The ‘Trump train’: 'I'm tired of people putting down our president' https://t.co/n4oStqik3y

[penelope @walesmoments]

Today 📸 Duchess of Cambridge 💚💚

[The Prince and Princess of Wales @KensingtonRoyal]

The Duchess of Cambridge spent today hearing about the importance of parent-powered support programmes.

Following a videocall with experts in the field this morning, The Duchess heard from parents and peer supporters directly about their experiences of parent-to-parent support.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Enjoying today’s car-free day in Brussels with a morning run. Best way to recharge batteries and celebrate EU #MobilityWeek.
Wishing you all a happy Sunday!

[Boris Johnson @BorisJohnson]

Today I was honoured to attend a service for those who fought in the Battle of Britain 80 years ago.

Their success against the Luftwaffe preserved our freedom and turned the tide of the Second World War.

We will never forget their bravery and sacrifice.

#BattleofBritain80