What has James Brokenshire been up to today?
James Brokenshire is MP for Old Bexley and Sidcup and a member of the Conservative party.
James Brokenshire has 30846 followers on Twitter.
A message from Cathy Brokenshire on what would have been James Brokenshire’s 54th birthday. You can add your tribute and thoughts of James at http://jamesbrokenshire.muchloved.com
From the Brokenshire family: We have set up a memorial page to James where you can share your memories, photographs and donate in his memory to the @Roy_Castle_Lung Cancer Foundation, a charity James supported. Please retweet. http://jamesbrokenshire.muchloved.com
A statement on behalf of the Brokenshire family on the death of James Brokenshire MP
Investigations have identified a serious breach of good faith by Southeastern.
To protect taxpayers’ interests and passengers I have ordered the Operator of Last Resort to urgently take over the running of rail services in the South East. [1/3]
So very saddened to learn that @NCA_LynneOwens is retiring as Director General of the NCA. Lynne has provided clear & effective leadership for the agency with a resolute focus on protecting the public. Wish Lynne all the very best for her remaining treatment & new chapter ahead.
Dame Lynne Owens, Director General of the National Crime Agency announces her intention to retire.
Full story ➡️ https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/dame-lynne-owens-announces-her-retirement-as-director-general-of-the-national-crime-agency
‼️Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer
Today the @royalmarsdenNHS holds an event for GPs focussed on early diagnosis and management of lung cancer.
#GP For more info on non-smoking lung cancers 👉 https://www.lungcancerseethroughthesymptoms.uk
#SeeThroughSymptoms #LungCancer https://twitter.com/DrSanjayPopat/status/1437478850540212231
Great to see this update initiative for GPs. Remember, you don’t have to smoke to get lung cancer https://bit.ly/2XjRP9i @RuthStraussFdn https://twitter.com/royalmarsdenNHS/status/1437424996977098757
Very welcome further support for the local economy in Bexley. 👍
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), the world’s largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola, boosts production capacity at its Sidcup factory with £28 million investment. https://bit.ly/2YPekU2 #UKmfg
Regrettably my cancer has progressed. Am starting a new line of treatment this week & receiving great care from the team at @GSTTnhs. Unwelcome news but keeping upbeat. Cathy & the kids have been amazing & appreciate all the kind messages. Now need space to focus on treatment.
Wish you all success Damian. Could not think of a more appropriate person to take on this important role.
It is an honour and privilege to be appointed security minister, and humbling to follow my friend and colleague @JBrokenshire in this role. Conscious of the gravity of the task: Government’s first responsibility is the safety of the country and its citizens.
Delighted that the UK Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre has been granted planning permission.
This will ensure we never forget the tragedy of the Holocaust.
And will educate generations to come about where hatred and racism lead if we don’t stand against it.
Just a few days left to have your say on the consultation on the #ProtectDuty to improve security in public places & help respond to the threat from terrorism. The consultation closes on Friday 2 July. You can find more details at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/protect-duty
#MartynsLaw
Today is the 1st anniversary of Rose’s suicide.
To honour her memory, please take a 30-min online suicide awareness course.
This could help people spot signs which are so often hidden & help save a life.
See the problem.
Say the words.
Signpost to support.
https://www.zerosuicidealliance.com/training
🔈Landmark commitments for leaseholders🔈
The Government asked CMA to investigate unfair practices like doubling ground rents - which have no place in the housing market.
The @CMAgovUK has made major progress in the pursuit of justice for leaseholders. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-secures-landmark-commitments-for-leaseholders
Young people in @LBofBexley HAVE YOUR SAY! Contribute to our youth consultation @SConnections to ensure we build an arts, culture and creative borough FOR YOU. Please do share this survey with 11-25yrs young people in Bexley https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BexleyLCEP @JBrokenshire @rosebruford
🚨 At the @G7 in London today, my finance counterparts and I have come to a historic agreement on global tax reform requiring the largest multinational tech giants to pay their fair share of tax in the UK.
👇The thread below explains exactly what this means. #G7UK
Have just completed my cycles of chemo. Has been tough going but recovering steadily. Blessed to have had the love and support of Cathy and the children to help get me through. Huge thanks to the amazing team at @GSTTnhs for their care and kindness throughout treatment.
Happy 100th Birthday to The Royal British Legion. Thank you for your incredible service throughout this time in supporting, remembering & commemorating the work of our incredible Armed Forces and all those who serve and have served our country. #RBL100 @poppylegion
We will be moving to Step 3 of the COVID Roadmap in England on 17 May.
Find out what this means for you: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do
Many congratulations to Peter Fortune on becoming the new Conservative London Assembly Member for Bexley & Bromley. Great result and Peter will be a strong new voice for our local community at City Hall. Look forward to working with him. 👍@PeterTFortune #Election2021
Bexley and Bromley, thank you. I won’t let you down.
The NHS is rolling out a world-leading treatment that halves the risk of lung cancer patients suffering a return of the disease after undergoing treatment.
If you've had a cough for three weeks or more, please come forward. #HelpUsHelpYou https://www.england.nhs.uk/2021/05/nhs-to-offer-new-drug-that-halves-the-risk-of-cancer-returning/
Many congratulations to Lisa-Jane Moore on being elected as the new Conservative councillor for Longlands ward in Sidcup. Outstanding result and look forward to working with Lisa-Jane in the months ahead. @LisaJaneMoore3 @Conservatives
Full result of the #Longlands by-election which has seen @LisaJaneMoore3 elected as the new Councillor with 62% share of the vote. Residents give a clear endorsement of our positive campaign and track record of running one of the country’s most successful Councils.
Polling stations are open across Bexley until 10pm tonight.
Vote Conservative in the London Elections for the Mayor and the London Assembly - and if you are in Longlands Ward in Sidcup in today’s Council By-election. @ShaunBaileyUK @PeterTFortune @LisaJaneMoore3 #VoteConservative
Back in #Longlands now to campaign for our excellent by-election candidate @LisaJaneMoore3.
Why vote Conservative? 8,000 extra police officers. Keep your area green. And, no Outer London Tax.
#VoteConservative TODAY to keep Bexley and Bromley safe, green and thriving.
The #polls are open across #Bexley until 10pm. Vote for @ShaunBaileyUK to be next #Mayor of London , @PeterTFortune for the GLA, and if you live in #Longlands ward @LisaJaneMoore3 is the #Conservative candidate for the crucial by-election.
Voting is underway across Bexley and all other London Boroughs for the London Elections. Make your voice heard on the issues that matter to you and Vote Conservative today. Polls are open until 10pm tonight. @ShaunBaileyUK @PeterTFortune #VoteConservative
This Thursday Longlands Ward in Sidcup has a by-election to fill a vacancy on Bexley Council. Pleased to support Lisa-Jane Moore who will be a strong voice & community champion for the local area. #VoteConservative on 6 May.
Make yourself heard and #VoteConservative
Important campaign highlighting lung cancer in never smokers. As I well know, if you have lungs you can get lung cancer. #SeeThroughSymptoms
Tomorrow sees the official launch of the #SeeThroughSymptoms lung cancer early-diagnosis campaign.
Find out more about the campaigns in the @Guardian today
@UKALK1 🤝 @EgfrUk 🤝@RuthStraussFdn https://twitter.com/guardian/status/1388904056157057024
Uplifting interview with my good friend and colleague Chloe Smith @NorwichChloe on her own cancer journey. Inspiring and positive. All power to you Chloe! 🥊
“I’ve had plenty of tears and plenty of worry, but I prefer to deal with those by looking to the positive instead,” says Chloe Smith MP https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/chloe-smith-mp-gruelling-keep-having-horrid-drugs-make-feel/?utm_content=telegraph&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1619199520
This afternoon, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Funeral took place at Windsor Castle.
It was a family occasion which recognised His Royal Highness’s military associations and included some unique personal touches, in line with The Duke’s wishes: http://www.royal.uk
A moment of reflection at 3pm, as we held a minutes silence to honour HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh @RoyalFamily
Thank you to our Deputy Lieutenant @LBBexleyRepDLDE , 2 of our MPs Sir @DavidEvennett @JBrokenshire and @LBofBexley Leader @TeresaONeillLBB for joining us
A montage to commemorate the extraordinary life of The Duke of Edinburgh, made unique by its sheer breadth of experience, and the wartime generation he was part of.
With words by the Poet Laureate,
The Patriarchs - An Elegy.
Thanks Jackie! Appreciate the kind wishes. 👍
@JBrokenshire Hope treatment is going well for you. You do look well. Glad to see you looking so happy & enjoying the sunshine #lungcancer #earlydiagnosissaveslives
Nothing quite like a short revitalising walk with the sun on your back after a long chemo session. Amazing what a bit of sunshine can do! ☀️😀 #justwhatthedoctorordered
Watching the flow of people in & out of the cancer centre earlier made me think of everyone currently going through the ups & downs of chemo. Drawn to Frank Sinatra’s song 🎶 “When You’re Smiling (#2)... The Whole World Smiles with You” 🎶 Help give them a smile today. 😀 🌍😀
Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer and early diagnosis is crucial for better treatment & outcomes
Contact your GP practice if you have concerns. Your NHS is here to see you safely
#HelpUsHelpYou | @NHSEngland | @PHE_uk https://twitter.com/JBrokenshire/status/1361964323883655171
Strongly support @NHSEngland & @PHE_uk in raising awareness of potential symptoms of #lungcancer. As I well know detecting it early makes it much more treatable. If you’ve had a cough for 3 weeks which isn’t Covid-19 please contact your GP & do get it checked out #HelpUsHelpYou
Look out for our ambassadors in #Sidcup on Saturday 18th April. They have lots of goodies to give away to encourage #supportlocalbusinesses. See you there!
@JBrokenshire @MayorofLondon @mayorbexley #shoplocal @NewsShopper @BexleyTimes @whatsoninbexley @BexleyLibraries
Outdoor dining & pubs, shops, gyms, & hairdressers re-open Mon 12th April. #Sidcup businesses are preparing to welcome you back safely.
We look forward to seeing you and thank you for supporting local businesses.
https://buff.ly/3t9eIqK
@JBrokenshire @LBofBexley #shoplocal
So very saddened by the news of the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. He dedicated his life to public service and service to this country. As we mourn his passing as a nation we should be thankful for his contribution to our public life. 🇬🇧
It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.
On the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Some coronavirus restrictions are being cautiously lifted across England today.
Here’s what you need to know [tap to expand] ⬇️
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do
If you are 50 or over and have not had your first dose of vaccine then do book now http://nhs.uk/covidvaccine And if you had your first dose 11 weeks ago please get ready for the next jab #NHSCovidVaccine https://twitter.com/NHSEngland/status/1376075366503231488
'If you're due your second dose, please keep that appointment.'
Over 2.5 million people have now received their second #COVIDVaccine jab. Dr @NikkiKF thanks colleagues and reminds those in the priority cohorts who haven't had their first dose to book now. https://www.england.nhs.uk/2021/03/second-dose-milestone-as-2-5-million-get-top-up-jab/
More than 30 MILLION people across the U.K. have now had the vaccine.
This is a phenomenal achievement - thank you to everyone for coming forward. 🇬🇧
We condemn China’s attempt to silence those highlighting human rights abuses, at home and abroad, including UK MPs and peers. My statement👇 https://twitter.com/FCDOGovUK/status/1375357998210686976
"It speaks volumes that, while the UK joins the international community in sanctioning those responsible for human rights abuses, the Chinese government sanctions its critics."
Foreign Secretary @DominicRaab responds to China's sanctioning of UK citizens. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-secretary-statement-on-china-sanctions
📢CMA Action📢
I strongly support the decision of the @CMAgovUK to take action against excessive and escalating grounds rents. This practice is wrong and should end.
We asked @CMAgovUK to investigate issues surrounding leasehold homes. I’m pleased that is now leading to change. https://twitter.com/CMAgovUK/status/1372806183543783425
🏡 We’ve written to Countryside and Taylor Wimpey telling them to remove contract terms that mean leaseholders have to pay ground rents that double every 10 or 15 years and not to use these terms in any future leasehold contracts.
Read more: http://ow.ly/ZZyV50E2w1Y
Having asked the Competition and Markets Authority to investigate mis-selling of leasehold homes when I was Secretary of State am really pleased to see that this is leading to clear steps to protect consumers. @CMAgovUK
🏡 We’ve written to Countryside and Taylor Wimpey telling them to remove contract terms that mean leaseholders have to pay ground rents that double every 10 or 15 years and not to use these terms in any future leasehold contracts.
Read more: http://ow.ly/ZZyV50E2w1Y
Continue to recover well from my lung surgery and have now moved onto second phase of treatment. Started a course of supplementary ‘adjuvant’ chemo for further assurance. New challenge to get through but good to be belt and braces. 👍
On behalf of the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission, we are so pleased to announce that 9 NHS brain tumour centres across the UK have been designated as a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence, delivering cutting edge science with a human-centred culture of kindness & compassion❤️
The Government is committed to improving public safety & today’s launch of the consultation on a new Protect Duty to strengthen security at public venues is an important further step. Thank you to @FigenMurray for her tireless campaign to see that #MartynsLaw becomes a reality.
Thank you to everyone involved in making this really significant progress to support some of the most vulnerable in our community as part of the continuing work to see that we make rough sleeping a thing of the past.
It’s official: figures released today show since Boris Johnson became PM, rough sleeping has almost halved.
Thank you to everyone who has worked tirelessly to make this happen. Together we can end rough sleeping.
Read: The roadmap for cautiously easing lockdown restrictions in England.