What has Andrew Selous been up to today?
Andrew Selous is MP for South West Bedfordshire and a member of the Conservative party.
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Russia has been cutting off gas supply to parts of Europe.
Britain gets very little gas from Russia - and even those imports are down 75% since last year.
But we need to be prepared for any knock-on effects. Here are the steps I’m taking to bolster winter security of supply 👇🏾
Our new ban on imports of Russian gold will cut off billions to Putin’s war chest.
The 🇬🇧 will continue to lead the way with likeminded nations as we starve Putin’s war machine.
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 https://twitter.com/tradegovuk/status/1540973325974994945
📣SANCTIONS UPDATE: The UK is banning imports of gold from Russia.
Gold is a major Russian export, worth £12.6bn to the Russian economy in 2021. Banning it will have a big impact on Putin financing his war machine. Click 👇 to read more.
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
UK fuel retail market review - http://GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/uk-fuel-retail-market-review
The global challenges we face demand stronger R+D 🌍collaboration.
That’s why I’ve been making clear at @G7 @EUREKA_NETWORK @HorizonEU:
✔️UK🇬🇧commitment to global Science🔬
✔️UK🇬🇧continuing ask to join Horizon🇪🇺
🌍If we continue to be blocked we will launch a Global PlanB👇 https://twitter.com/bbclookeast/status/1540621814535274496
Brexit: Government plans £15bn science fund amid EU-UK science row https://bbc.in/39NYvDb
I am delighted that @nadhimzahawi has announced today what is significant support for music in schools. If we could all join forces to get music back into our schools again, it will be something that will only enrich our nation. - ALW
All children should have the opportunity to enjoy music and sports at school ⚽🏸🎻🎤
We're helping more schools like @ThealeGreen to provide an enriching curriculum that inspires young people to be active and love music 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
👏👏 🎉We are very close to getting 2 million more women into work than in 2010 - it’s dynamic partnerships & focus like this that are supporting sectors to grow & make the difference - Very well done team @dwp #jobscommunityprogression #WaytoWork @theresecoffey https://twitter.com/Dez_Grant/status/1540626016443502592
1,000 women have got jobs in the construction and engineering sector, thanks to a partnership between DWP and Women into Construction.
@DWP
@mimsdavies https://www.gov.uk/government/news/jobcentres-back-1-000-women-into-construction
As well as new National Plan for Music Education and £25m for school musical instruments @educationgovuk & @DCMS Secretaries of State @nadhimzahawi & @NadineDorries confirm £79m annual investment in Music Hubs delivered via @ace_national https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sport-and-music-education-championed-with-new-investment #powerofmusic
✅Skills
✅Experiences
✅Potential
We're increasing funding for music and sport in schools, from equipment to instruments, to help every child succeed
#NSSW2022 | @HuddlestonNigel
Find out more ⬇️
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sport-and-music-education-championed-with-new-investment
Great to see the Sustrans funded work by the Canals and Rivers Trust to improve the canal tow path between Leighton Buzzard and Linslade. A great place to relax or exercise and a Kingfisher was seen here recently.
Staying active is so important. That's why I'm pleased to announce that the £320m PE and sport premium will continue for another year, so that more schools like @floragardensw6 can offer their pupils enriching sporting opportunities ⚽🎾🏀🏈
Opportunity to meet Palestinian families facing eviction in Masafer Yatta, Occupied Palestinian Territories.
The 🇬🇧 long standing position is that evictions and demolitions are illegal under international law in all but the most exceptional circumstances.
👇see my video
http://www.joiningthepolice.co.uk https://twitter.com/gbnews/status/1540333047517683716
Kit Malthouse says he is confident the government will deliver on its promise of 20,000 new police officers by the promised date of March 2023, a key pledge made by Boris Johnson after becoming Prime Minister in 2019.
🖥 GB News on YouTube https://bit.ly/3vAYaw0
Today is International Women in Engineering Day 👩🏽🔬👩💻
We need more women like Nabilah, Sophie and the other fantastic undergraduate engineers I met today at the @Dyson Institute, to look to careers in engineering 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
#INWED22
Today The UK 🇬🇧 and Thailand 🇹🇭 held the #first Joint Economic and Trade Committee (#JETCO) meeting 🎉 which reflects the commitment to an ambitious #trading engagement between the two countries 🤝🏻
@Aoodda @PennyMordaunt @Mark4WyreForest @markgooding @myerscsam @ThaiEmbLondon
Without proper regulation, space is becoming a Wild West of unregulated satellites & debris.
The world needs proper space regulation & standards.
Delighted to announce at #SWFSummit22 our UK Plan to use our leadership in insurance in London for #SpaceSustainability regulation: https://twitter.com/Astroscale_UK/status/1539904805870747648
We're excited @GeorgeFreemanMP @beisgovuk @spacegovuk announced plans to review secondary legislation and prioritisation of funding support for UK ADR & IOSM missions. We'll support scoping the new #spacesustainability standard with partners at @UKspace
https://astroscale.com/uk-government-demonstrates-international-leadership-by-announcing-review-of-space-legislation-and-financial-support-for-debris-removal-missions-at-summit-in-london/
With war in Europe, energy has become an issue of national security.
In this morning's Chatham House speech, I set out my plans to boost energy security this winter, and our longer-term plan to generate more cleaner, cheaper power at home 🇬🇧
#CHLondon
https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/the-uks-energy-priorities-enhancing-energy-security-and-pathways-to-decarbonisation
Larkin and Owen are two of our finest poets. Removing their work from the curriculum is cultural vandalism.
Their work must be passed on to future generations - as it was to me. I will be speaking to the exam board to make this clear.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/gcse-removes-wilfred-owen-and-larkin-in-diversity-push-9s5d788ld
“We’re working as fast as we can to make sure people have the support they need” - Minister for Welfare Delivery @DavidRutley
#CostOfLiving payments will be made to over 8 million households
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NEWS: We have just launched negotiations for a trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council 🇬🇧 🤝 🇧🇭🇰🇼🇴🇲🇶🇦🇸🇦🇦🇪
The @GCC has a combined economy of £1.2tn and a deal could add at least £1.6bn per year to the UK economy 👏
Read more: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-launches-ambitious-trade-deal-with-gulf-nations
NHS patients will benefit from the next generation of vaccines thanks to a new deal with @moderna_tx.
A state-of-the-art mRNA manufacturing & global R&D centre will be built in 🇬🇧 to
👉🏾tackle future threats
👉🏾boost the economy & create jobs
👉🏾cement our science superpower status
As many people know, I moved to this country aged 11, unable to speak a word of English.
Some of my first school experiences involved being called a ‘p*ki’ and even having my head dunked in a pond by bigger kids as entertainment.
It’s time to talk about bullying.
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🧵 I was bullied as a teenager. I am dyslexic and was overweight - seen as an easy target. Older kids thought I was too stupid to succeed, too fat to be taken seriously. (1/6)
Innovation, like science, requires collaboration.
If we continue to be blocked by the EU from Horizon, other international programs, like #Eureka, become even more key.
To Lisbon @ukinportugal for today’s #Eureka #GlobalInnovationSummit of 47 nations to deepen UK collaboration
I'm in the Lone Star State of Texas where the UK already exports $4.5bn of goods each year🇬🇧🇺🇸
UK businesses in Texas support almost 120,000 jobs.
Looking forward to meeting businesses here to see this rise even further.
Today I asked if the Department for Health would look at areas where they are increasing the number of GPs available per 100,000 people and see If there are lessons to be learned for the rest of the country.
History made today with the first UK-Thailand JETCO. They’re the 2nd largest #ASEAN economy. Delighted to co-chair with Deputy PM & Minister of Commerce @Aoodda. We can announce a new Enhanced Trade Partnership and a work plan to boost our businesses. @ukinthailand @uktradeinthai
Great news for nuclear energy, powering our industries and heating our homes.
Fab for jobs and the city of Manchester too. https://twitter.com/KwasiKwarteng/status/1539191266369470464
Another boost for new nuclear, with @RollsRoyce Small Modular Reactors announcing new HQ in #Manchester.
They're on track to create 850 jobs this year.
Backed by £210m government funding, they're helping us turbocharge plans for more clean, affordable, homegrown energy 🇬🇧💪
Yesterday I asked the Transport Secretary what impact the asked for pay rises would have on railway ticket prices for my constituents.
🇬🇧🇶🇦 Pleased to to push forward talks in Doha.
🤝💷 Our trade with Qatar was worth £4.8 billion last year.
👀📈 I look forward to our future cooperation bringing new investment, creating more good jobs right across the country.
#GlobalTrade #GlobalBritain
Success and enjoyment at university starts with good mental health, which is why I made it a priority to get students the best possible mental support. But for years the gaps between university and NHS services have been too wide. Today, @GillianKeegan and I are changing that.
Fusion offers the potential for unlimited safe, cheap, green energy.
The UK is home to the world’s most advanced #Fusion lab @UKAEAofficial @CulhamSC
We are now funding & regulating for industrial #STEP roll-out👇
#ScienceSuperpower https://twitter.com/UKAEAofficial/status/1538822084054466560
🚨Breaking News🚨 - UK government regulation decision to help ‘accelerate’ fusion energy progress.
It has today published its response to the consultation, which is available on the @beisgovuk website.
To read more, visit https://ccfe.ukaea.uk/uk-government-regulation-decision-to-help-accelerate-fusion-energy-progress/
#FusionEnergy #FusionIsComing
Help is available to families struggling with the cost of living challenge.
Today we host the UK-Ukraine Infrastructure Summit to help #Ukraine rebuild post conflict 🇬🇧🇺🇦
Swipe below to find out what the Summit is all about 👇
Read the full story: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-pledges-support-to-help-ukraine-rebuild-post-conflict
Well worth a read on if you are interested in schools policy and upcoming legislation > https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/education-secretary-addresses-confederation-of-school-trusts-annual-conference
With temperatures predicted to rise above 27 degrees today, our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated for people sleeping rough.
🆕 Meet Professor Dame Lesley Regan, the first ever #WomensHealth Ambassador for England.
@lregan7 will work to improve the health & care provided to women and help implement the upcoming Women’s Health Strategy.
▶️ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dame-lesley-regan-appointed-womens-health-ambassador
Congratulations @NOIweala to you and your @WTO colleagues for your tireless efforts to secure consensus at #MC12.
This week we showed the world trade is a force for good and has the power to address our most pressing global challenges 🌎🤝✅️
My full statement here 👇
Rape convictions rose 67% in 2021.
But we’re restless to go further. So we’re piloting new specialist support for rape and serious violence cases at 3 courts to better care for victims, tackle the backlog and increase throughput.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-pilots-to-boost-support-for-rape-victims-in-court
Strong trusts deliver transformative benefits for children, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Today, I addressed the #CSTConf22 to reaffirm my vision for these trusts to play a leading role in our ambitions for children.
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GAS DEAL🇬🇧🇳🇴
Britain’s Centrica has signed a major deal with Norway’s Equinor, boosting UK supply for the next 3 winters.
With ongoing uncertainty in Europe, securing extra supply is welcome as we maximise gas production in British waters and accelerate nuclear and renewables.
As we shift towards more electric vehicles it is important that new developments plan for that future. Let @letstalkcentral know your thoughts.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKCBCC/bulletins/31c4cdc
Today in PMQs the Prime Minister agreed to take up personally the matter of GP capacity in large housing growth areas.
#PMQs #GPs
Great to approve a big boost in the Warm Home Discount just now in the Commons.
Will mean that payments totalling £474m (was £350m) will reach 2.8m households (instead of 2.2m) of the most fuel poor & vulnerable groups.
A big difference for this winter!
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2022/9780348235173
Protecting national security is our top priority.
As a condition for financial support through the new Nuclear Act, the Government reserves the right take a 'special share' in all future nuclear projects.
We're set to approve 8 reactors this decade - we must have peace of mind.
It’s a 10 from Len for our #PensionCredit day of action
On average #PensionCredit could get a pensioner household £3,300 a year in extra support
If you, a family member or a friend are eligible for #PensionCredit, don't be shy, please apply
Visit http://ow.ly/mfxs50JxO0x
When more businesses export, the whole economy benefits 🇬🇧
That's why DIT and @Barclays have announced a new partnership to help businesses of all sizes to export and grow🫱🏻🫲🏼
https://home.barclays/news/press-releases/2022/06/barclays-and-department-for-international-trade--dit--announce-i/
I took part today in the Intergovernmental Commission on trade between the UK and Azerbaijan🇬🇧🇦🇿
I discussed with Minister @ParvizShahbazov how the UK can support Azerbaijan’s economic diversification across sectors including infrastructure, agriculture and healthcare.🤝🏼