Prime Minister @RishiSunak is cracking down on retail crime and protecting our high street shops.
Here's how ⬇️
1⃣ Increasing surveillance of suspects using facial recognition technology, backed by a £55 million investment for police forces.
Using mobile units with live facial recognition across the country, police forces will be able to track down perpetrators and prevent crime.
Feb 8 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Nobody should be allowed to climb or damage our war memorials.
From today, if you climb on monuments, you will be fined or imprisoned.
That’s not all we’re doing to tackle unlawful behaviour at protests ⬇️
❌ Banning flares and pyrotechnics.
We’re keeping the public safe from violent and dangerous behaviour.
Dec 4, 2023 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
The level of net migration is too high.
Today we’re announcing a new plan to reduce immigration and curb the abuse of our visa system.
Here is what we're doing 🧵👇
Firstly, we’re reforming the Health and Social Care Visa to prevent overseas care workers from bringing dependants to the UK.
And we’re requiring social care firms in England to be CQC registered to sponsor visas, putting an end to abuse of the system.
Nov 15, 2023 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
Following the Supreme Court’s judgment on the Migration Partnership with Rwanda, Prime Minister @RishiSunak is taking the immediate steps necessary to deliver our promise to stop the boats.
Here’s our plan and the progress so far ⬇️
Today's ruling confirmed that removing asylum seekers to a safe third country is lawful.
We're working on a new treaty with Rwanda, ready to be finalised.
We'll also be prepared to change any domestic laws or international relationships that block our plans.
Sep 20, 2023 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Today we're adopting a new approach to Net Zero that is pragmatic, proportionate and realistic – meeting upcoming targets without adding burdens to working families.
We have led on reducing emissions faster than any other major economy.
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Because of the progress we have already made, the UK’s share of global emissions is now less than 1%.
As we continue to cut emissions, we also need to make sure we do not lose the consent of the British people facing higher living costs.
Feb 7, 2023 • 6 tweets • 4 min read
🆕 With the approval of His Majesty The King, the Prime Minister has announced the creation of four new departments.
These departments will ensure the right skills and teams are delivering for the British people.
The Rt Hon Lucy Frazer @lucyfrazermp has been appointed Secretary of State in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
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🗨️ We will use our @G7 Presidency to push for more economic and political openness and for international cooperation to #BuildBackBetter from coronavirus.
DEAL: We have agreed a zero tariff free trade deal which is great news for British families and businesses.
[Breakdown of the deal below]
From January 1, the UK and EU will have a free trade agreement based on zero tariffs and zero quotas.
Oct 31, 2020 • 5 tweets • 4 min read
Thread 1/5: @CMO_England's coronavirus press conference slides (31 October 2020)
🔵 Geographical spread of COVID-19 in England
🔵 Geographical spread of COVID-19 in England (Ages 60+)
Thread 2/5: @CMO_England's coronavirus press conference slides (31 October 2020)
ONS COVID-19 household infection survey
🔵 Official reported estimates of the rate of COVID-19 infections in the community in England.
🔵 Estimates of infection rates in England by region
Oct 12, 2020 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
Thread 1/4: Coronavirus press conference slides (12 October 2020)
🔵 ONS COVID-19 household infection survey estimates of infection rates in England
🔵 Geographical spread of COVID-19 in England
🔵 Geographical spread of COVID-19 in England (Ages 60+)
Thread 2/4: Coronavirus press conference slides (12 October 2020)
🔵ONS COVID-19 household infection survey estimates of infection rates in England by region (3 slides)
Sep 30, 2020 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
1/8 Coronavirus press conference slides (30 September 2020)
🔵 All-cause mortality and COVID deaths up to 18 September 2/8 Coronavirus press conference slides (30 September 2020)
🔵 Geographical spread of COVID-19 in England
Sep 21, 2020 • 7 tweets • 4 min read
1/7 Coronavirus data briefing slides (21 September 2020)
🔵 Daily case numbers per 100,000 population (seven day average)
🔵 Daily fatalities per 100,000 population (seven day average)
[THREAD] From 15 August, we’re making changes to the lockdown restrictions in England.
From 15 August in England, skating rinks can reopen.
Jul 17, 2020 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Today PM @BorisJohnson has announced an additional £3bn to support the NHS in England this winter.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will also receive additional funds.
The Nightingale hospitals will be maintained until the end of March, providing additional capacity if needed and allowing the NHS to carry out routine treatments and procedures.
Jun 30, 2020 • 10 tweets • 4 min read
WATCH LIVE: PM @BorisJohnson sets out the government’s ‘New Deal’, delivering jobs, skills and infrastructure for Britain.
Watch here for updates ⬇️ twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
We’re investing massively in education with over £14bn for primary and secondary education between now and 2023.
May 19, 2020 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
We're making sure people and businesses get the financial support they need during the #coronavirus pandemic.
We’re helping workers through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
➡️ gov.uk/guidance/claim…
We’re helping businesses of all sizes with a range of financial support schemes.