THREAD 1/7 Intel from a Ukrainian officer about a meeting in Putin’s lair in Urals. Oligarchs convened there so no one would flee. Putin is furious, he thought that the whole war would be easy and everything would be done in 1-4 days. @EPPGroup@general_ben@edwardlucas@politico
The world must act immediately. Future of Europe & the world is at stake. To do list:
1. Devastating sanctions on Russia NOW, including SWIFT
2. Fully isolate Russia by all means, in all formats
3. Weapons, equipment for Ukraine
4. Financial assistance
5. Humanitarian assistance
Following UK-Japan and the continuity FTAs programme last year, I’m really looking forward to being the lead negotiator at official level for UK accession to #CPTPP, starting tomorrow when we lodge our Accession Request. Well done to all @tradegovuk for getting us here.
Delighted to start my time as interim Perm Sec @tradegovuk. Best wishes to @AntoniaRomeoUK as she moves to @MoJGovUK. Looking forward to working with @trussliz, the Ministerial team and DIT colleagues to deliver the Government's trade priorities.
📢 BREAKING: the UK has just secured a trade agreement with #Canada.
This deal, with one of our oldest allies, means certainty for businesses and opportunities for both our economies. 🇬🇧🇨🇦
Here are 5 of the top benefits…
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📢 BREAKING: the UK has just agreed its first trade deal as an independent trading nation 🇬🇧 🇯🇵
Our deal with Japan creates new opportunities for UK businesses that go far beyond the EU-Japan deal.
Here are 10 benefits:
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“This marks an exciting next step in the relationship between our two countries.” The process for negotiating a trade deal between the UK 🇬🇧 and NZ 🇳🇿 has begun and we hear @BorisJohnson is looking forward to some special Kiwi exports🍷🧝
Just ran a half marathon raising funds for @FirstLightTrust to help end veteran homelessness. Shattered but proud to be part of such an important @CommunityUnion initiative. Please support if you’re able to - https://t.co/N8pqlBbqeA