Sophie Richards

Christian | Politics | PPC 2019 GE | 💙 swimming, walks, pubs

[Sophie Richards @sccrichards]

Surprised? No. Unbelievable? Yes.

The Labour Party will never change.

[Sam Coates Sky @SamCoatesSky]

Budget 2025 - the highest tax rates ever

[Nigel Huddleston MP @HuddlestonNigel]

Not so long ago. March 2024.
Back in the days when Chancellors used to come to the @HouseofCommons and announce how they were cutting taxes.

[Neil O'Brien @NeilDotObrien]

Reeves has totally lost control of spending - it is £179 billion a year higher in 2028/29 than the forecast she inherited.
That's £2,578 more per person or £10,296 for a family of four.
No wonder tax is at record levels!

[Sophie Richards @sccrichards]

Such a privilege to attend the #VEDay80 concert tonight.

I’ll never forget my grandma telling me how she (aged 6) hid under the stairs during the Coventry Blitz. That night involved nearly 500 Luftwaffe bombers and damaged more than 43,000 homes across the city.

It was a story she told often, and I’m so glad she did. We must never forget.

[Matt Goodwin @GoodwinMJ]

The statue of Sir Winston Churchill looms as the Elizabeth Tower is illuminated with the Union Jack to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe. Carl Court/Getty

[Sophie Richards @sccrichards]

So honoured to meet my hero, Baroness @Dambisamoyo last night.

I distinctly remember reading her first book Dead Aid when I was living in The Gambia. Together with my experience, it shaped my view on aid and much of my politics. I went on to study Economics and Politics and her book Winner Takes All had a huge influence on my dissertation on China in Africa.

Having been a huge fan since a teenager, it was amazing to hear her speak at an event kindly hosted by @Women2Win and @iNHouseComms.

She’s truly one of a kind and I’d encourage anyone to read her books. Trust me, there’s a lot we can learn from her 📚. The House of Lords is very lucky to have her!

@Conservatives

[James Cleverly🇬🇧 @JamesCleverly]

Increased defence spending is right, cutting the ODA budget is a mistake!

Rather than cut the bloated welfare bill, or the number of civil servants, or GBEnergy, Starmer took the “easy option” stripping money from the poorest in the world and undermining our global influence.

[Sir Liam Fox @LiamFox]

Assisted suicide legislation crosses an ethical red line, putting the vulnerable at risk. Lessons from Canada & elsewhere show the ‘slippery slope’ is real. Instead, we must invest in better palliative care—not create a National Death Service. https://t.co/1qijXTzhhk

[James Cleverly🇬🇧 @JamesCleverly]

Spiking is already against the law. As a former DPP you must know that (or you should know that).

I set out plans last year to clarify and tighten the law, increase awareness and prevention, and improve investigations.

https://t.co/skeUcSLKEO

[Farmers Weekly @FarmersWeekly]

This is who we did it for.

The future of agriculture. ✊🏽

[Farmers Weekly @FarmersWeekly]

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. 👊👊

[No Farmers, No Food @NoFarmsNoFoods]

Please listen to these powerful words from Welsh farmer @1GarethWynJones.

Small businesses (including farmers) are a beating heart of the British economy. Governments should be supporting them rather than inflicting taxes that contribute towards to destroying them.

#Budget2024

[Sir Mark Spencer @Mark_Spencer]

Every day we take for granted the food on our tables, without Farmers working everyday in all weather for very little financial return we will all understand too late how supporting them is so important

[Tom Harwood @tomhfh]

At the time of the last Labour budget in March 2010, the deficit stood at 11.1% of GDP.

Today it stands at 4.4%.

[Rishi Sunak @RishiSunak]

There’s always a tweet.

[Robbie Moore MP @_RobbieMoore]

Unbelievable…

In signing off this budget, Labour’s DEFRA Secretary @SteveReedMP has effectively put two fingers up to our farming community.

And this is his response👇

#Budget2024

[Robbie Moore MP @_RobbieMoore]

Labour’s attack on farmers in today's budget is devastating.

Their effective abolition of APR & BPR brings majority of ordinary family farms into Inheritance Tax bracket.

It risks the end of family farming as we know it.

Labour has just failed rural Britain.

#Budget2024

[David Davis MP @DavidDavisMP]

The VAT on private schools is a vindictive piece of class warfare which will hurt parents who scrimp and save to pay school fees.

[The Prince and Princess of Wales @KensingtonRoyal]

A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales

As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment.

The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.

The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you.

With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything.

This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved.

Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus. Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long and I must continue to take each day as it comes.

I am however looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can.

Despite all that has gone before I enter this new phase of recovery with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life.

William and I are so grateful for the support we have received and have drawn great strength from all those who are helping us at this time. Everyone’s kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling.

To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey – I remain with you, side by side, hand in hand. Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright.

🎬 by Will Warr

[Sophie Richards @sccrichards]

RT @NasimiShabnam: The Taliban Education for girls is banned & questioning it is also banned” —Taliban Minister of Education.

Afghanistan…