What has Guy Opperman been up to today?
Guy Opperman is MP for Hexham and a member of the Conservative party.
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Putin's invasion of Ukraine has reconfigured geopolitics.
This week's #NATOSummit must pave the way for a strengthened, modernised and more global @NATO โ cementing the alliance's position as the protector of Euro-Atlantic security.
Good to speak at the #climateinvestmentsummit today outlining UK ๐ฌ๐งleadership by pension funds to finance the transition to net zero ๐
https://www.climateinvestmentsummit.org/digital-access-registration
Putinโs actions in Ukraine are creating terrible aftershocks, driving up energy and food prices across the world.
Global leaders need to come together to help Ukraine and make life easier for households across the world.
Nothing should be off the table. https://twitter.com/10DowningStreet/status/1541375179636473857
We must end Putin's stranglehold on grain which drives up global food prices, deprives Ukraine of revenue and puts millions at risk of starvation.
We will work with partners to end Russia's grain blockade and with Ukraine to repair vital railways.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-to-tell-g7-leaders-we-must-end-putins-stranglehold-on-food-prices
NEW: joint G7 statement on Kremenchuck:
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As the @G7 gathers in Germany, Prime Minister @BorisJohnson and I want to be very clear about our support for Ukrainians and for President @ZelenskyyUa: It is unwavering. We stand with you, and we are staying the course.
Today ๐ฌ๐ง๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต have led @G7 allies with sanctions to ban the import of Russian gold - cutting off funding for Putinโs war machine and further isolating Russia from the international financial system.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-sanctions-russian-gold-exports
It's Armed Forces Day!
Through thick and thin, our Armed Forces perform incredible tasks to support us everyday.
Join the nation in saying thank you for all they do.
Share your support using #SaluteOurForces
On #ArmedForcesDay we thank the @BritishArmy @RoyalAirForce @RoyalNavy & our own local regiment in #Northumberland @3RHA, for maintaining our defence and security.
Remember
#FreedomIsNotFree
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This week is Armed Forces Week.
A brilliant opportunity to thank our brave service men and women for the great job they do all year round in protecting us.
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#ArmedForcesWeek https://twitter.com/ArmedForcesDay/status/1538794063671197696
๐ฅUkraine has thanked Britain for sending military equipment to help its war effort in a bizarre video featuring James Bond, Shakespeare and even Steven Gerrard
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/06/24/watch-ukraine-thanks-britain-war-help-video-featuring-james/
Suicide is the biggest cause of death in men under the age of 50.
@SajidJavid met bereaved families @PAPYRUS_tweets to hear their experiences as part of the work to develop a 10-year suicide prevention strategy to reduce the number of people taking their own lives.
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The @ILCUK does great work ๐
Delighted that @GuyOpperman will be joining @ilcuk in the office next week. We thought about cancelling it but I know Sally would have been very unhappy about us doing so. If you want to join online register here. https://ilcuk.org.uk/breakfast-with-guy-opperman-mp-minister-for-pensions/ https://twitter.com/GuyOpperman/status/1540267013188239360
Around 12,000 members of our Armed Forces are currently deployed on operations around the world keeping Britain safe this Armed Forces Week.
Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey recognises their efforts in protecting our nation. #ArmedForcesWeek'
I spoke in response to the Russian delegation at the @UNECE conference, in support of the people of #Ukraine and against Putin 1/
I feel humbled and privileged to have known, and worked with, the great lady that was @SallyGreengross who has sadly passed. Even in her late 80s Sally continued to be the force of nature she had always been. She genuinely changed the world she lived in. May she rest in peace. 1/
The Baroness Greengross OBE passed away peacefully this morning. Below is the Statement from @ProfMartinGreen chair of @ILCUK: https://mailchi.mp/ilcuk.org.uk/statement-from-professor-martin-green?e=dfa29e33ae #RIPBaronessGreengross
We want everyone to claim the benefits they are entitled to.
This change will help reduce the administrative burden on over-75s and put their minds at ease.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/low-income-pensioners-to-get-easier-access-to-free-tv-licences
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Sensational nosebag at @restaurant_pine this evening with @Jen86_north. And we rounded the evening off with some Tokaj! ๐ญ๐บ
A huge range of creativity on display at the seriously impressive Textile & Art Exhibition which opens at St Andrew's Church in Corbridge at 9:30am today (Thursday) until 8:30pm (to tie in with our Midsummer's Evening event). Then 9:30am to 4pm on Friday. A must see in person.
Today from 4pm with a sunny and warm forecast. Including live music and Hexham Morris jingling their bells. The terrific Textile & Art Exhibition at St Andrew's Church is open until 8:30pm. While a number of our award-winning indie shops have today only special offers plus fizz.
โThe actions from this Bill will boost the budgets of millions of stretched families in every part of the United Kingdomโ - Work and Pensions Secretary @theresecoffey
#ICYMI: From July, over eight million households will receive #CostOfLiving payments
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-8-million-families-in-the-uk-getting-new-cost-of-living-payment-from-14-july-2022
โWeโre working as fast as we can to make sure people have the support they needโ - Minister for Welfare Delivery @DavidRutley
#CostOfLiving payments will be made to over 8 million households
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TPR publishes dashboards guidance and warns trustees โyour deadline is comingโ
https://www.pensionsage.com/pa/TPR-publishes-dashboards-guidance-and-warns-trustees-your-deadline-is-coming.php
As #ArmedForcesWeek continues, military personnel were invited to @10DowningStreet for a reception to celebrate their extraordinary contribution to their country. ๐๐ฌ๐ง
Defence Secretary @BWallaceMP joined personnel to thank them for their service.
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This week is Armed Forces Week.
A brilliant opportunity to thank our brave service men and women for the great job they do all year round in protecting us.
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#ArmedForcesWeek
๐ #ArmedForcesWeek! This spectacular event is a chance for the whole country to celebrate our Armed Forces and their contribution to keeping the UK and its allies around the world safe ๐ค ๐.
Want to get involved? Find the nearest event to you here: http://ow.ly/xQf650JzXIJ
Post #COP26 we are continuing our greener pensions campaignโ
Working with @B_I_Tweets the @DWP trials with @AvivaUK @smartpensionuk & @HLInvest, will deliver 'green nudges' to encourage savers to invest in more sustainable pensions.
#saferbettergreener
https://www.pensionsage.com/pa/DWP-launches-green-nudge-trial.php
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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 โp*kiโ and even having my head dunked in a pond by bigger kids as entertainment.
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Labour: โThe Tories should stop these strikes. They are responsible for them and should be able to get these unions around the negotiating table - the strikes are affecting hard working families and students sitting exams! Stop posing on TV studios and negotiate!โ
Also Labour:
๐ฅ Labour once again failed to condemn this week's strikes.
โ Strikes that will hit workers, students, and our Armed Forces.
#StopLaboursStrikes
Astonishing rail stats:
* Passenger numbers down 20%
* Covid bailouts to railways hit ยฃ16BN
* Bailouts amount to ยฃ160K for every railway worker
David Blunkett comes out against the rail strikes
https://www.mailplus.co.uk/edition/comment/194005/im-a-proud-trade-unionist-but-these-strikes-will-hurt-ordinary-workers-most
Angus, the SNP literally wish to build a modern version of Hadrians Wall at the England - Scotland border?
Labour is now joining the Tories in damaging opposition to free movement of people, which Scotland desperately needs. Scotland must re-join the EU and restore free movement as soon as possible, and will only happen with independence. #indyref2 ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ช๐บ https://twitter.com/thetimes/status/1538771495522078721
Took the adored surrogate child (Zola๐) to visit our 2 sadly departed boys, on Fathers Day.
Looking onwards, and seeking blessings on every sunny day, but never forgetting.
No London Tech Week #LTW2022 for me this year โฆ. but 2023 will see #pensions at the heart of it as we bring thousands of different schemes to one app: the #pensionsdashboard.
Excited for the pro consumer innovation, choice and capability to come ๐
Hereโs howโฌ๏ธ๐๐ฌ๐ง
Visit #Northumberland โฌ๏ธ๐
Britainโs Most Scenic Racecourse @HexhamRaces bathed in sunshine this morning ahead of racing today. Gates open 11.45am tickets available cash and card accepted.
Julian Thompson - Brigade Commander in the Falklands - addressing Parachute Regiment veterans today in Aldershot as they get together 40 years later.
โTime is not measured by the years that you live, but the deeds that you doโ said someone once.. ๐ฌ๐ง
#ICYMI BLOG | As part of the @DWP #PensionCredit Day of Action, Minster for #Pensions @GuyOpperman has written a guest blog on how customers can check their eligibility for extra help โ a great campaign that we are proud to support.
https://abi.org.uk/news/blog-articles/2022/06/were-boosting-take-up-of-pension-credit-heres-how-you-can-help-too/
Thank you to all the organisations who are helping us to promote #PensionCredit today
On average #PensionCredit could provide a household with over ยฃ3,300 in extra support
If a member of your family could be eligible get in touch on 0800 99 1234 or visit http://ow.ly/nUTb50Jy163
"Too many pensioners fail to take up their entitlements under #PensionCredit - it can be worth ยฃ3,300 a year - and the more we can do to make pensioners aware of it, the better" - Prime Minister @BorisJohnson
Call 0800 99 1234 or visit http://ow.ly/3UHe50Jyb1X
#PMQs
And thank you @GuyOpperman and Len!
โWorkplace savings can play an important role in helping people to build their future financial resilience." - ๐ฃ๏ธ @GuyOpperman
โ๏ธ @BSABuildingSocs explain why workplace savings schemes are vital during the cost of living crisis #PartnerContent
https://www.politicshome.com/members/article/why-workplace-savings-can-help-people-build-financial-resilience
To the Ukrainian people: the UK is with you and we will be with you until you ultimately prevail.
From 14 Jul, more than 8 million households on means-tested benefits will receive the first instalment of the ยฃ650 #CostOfLiving Payment, with the second instalment being paid from the autumn
Find out more https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-eight-million-households-to-get-new-cost-of-living-payment-from-14-july
Outstanding meeting and discussion with @PASunesson on Swedenโs state and private pension system, and the annual orange letter on both, coupled to an online emailed interactive dashboard. Much to work on ๐ฌ๐ง๐ธ๐ช๐
Thank you honorable Minister @GuyOpperman for interesting and stimulating discussion about pensions and the importance of including older adults in planning and decisions making @unece @socialdep @shekarabi
My thanks to @ESandersFCDO and all the team @UKinItaly for their support with UK representation at the @UNECE conference on ageing ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐
Dozens of countries at the @UNECE conference on ageing, with multiple positive bilaterals.
The Russian delegation were complaining at the impact of sanctions.
Pointed out that they should stop the unlawful and unjustified invasion of a sovereign neighbour and leave Ukraine ๐บ๐ฆ
Great to meet and talk positively with @AndreaOrlandosp from the host country at the @UNECE conference on ageing ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐
In conclusione della mattinata alla Conferenza @UNECE mi ha fatto piacere salutare il ministro britannico @GuyOpperman per ribadire la nostra disponibilitร a lavorare insieme sui temi previdenziali tra i nostri Paesi ๐ฎ๐น๐ฌ๐ง.
I agree with @BenHouchen โฌ๏ธ๐๐บ๐ฆ
To all the rubbish being spouted on twitter at the moment, Ukraine's fight against Russia is absolutely more important than the PM attending a conference of Red Wall Tory politicians. https://twitter.com/harryph/status/1537820307976859648
Mr President, Volodymyr,
It is good to be in Kyiv again.
Speaking today at @UNECE Ministerial Conference on #Ageing
Also an opportunity to meet with ministerial / civil servants colleagues and civic leaders from many countries from USA to Italy to Ireland and Sweden and more ๐
A massive loss, mourned to this day.
Please read the words below, and remember we have #moreincommon
RIP
6 years ago today, on 16 June 2016, Jo Cox was murdered while on her way to a constituency surgery in Batley and Spen. Those closest to Jo lost a devoted mum, daughter, sister, wife, friend, and colleague. The UK lost a talented parliamentarian, campaigner, and humanitarian.
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