What has Richard Graham been up to today?
Richard Graham is MP for Gloucester and a member of the Conservative party.
Richard Graham has 13290 followers on Twitter.
Which is precisely why the @RishiSunak unremitting focus on inflation as the major threat is right. Squeeze inflation & emergency budget asap. To pretend the sunny uplands come before blood sweat & tears would ignore reality #Ready4Rishi
•The biggest interest rates rise in 27 years
•Inflation set to hit over 13%
•Bank of England's recession warning
Hear more on the latest #BBCNewscast https://bbc.in/3StUyVq
VIDEO: #Gloucester reveals plans for new quarter to level up city: https://bit.ly/3Q1bmBD
@GloucesterCity @EastgateGlos @RichardGrahamUK
Much longer forward to hear more of new S Times bestseller Femina from @DrJaninaRamirez our irrepressible President @GlosHistFest 12noon 17 Sep: book now http://www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk
I am an unashamedly intelligent woman. Boom 💥
Critics, including Rishi Sunak’s campaign and public sector unions, pointed out that the savings were possible only if all public sector workers were included, potentially cutting the pay of 5.7 million public sector workers in the poorest parts of the country by £1,500
No cover up can mitigate the folly of a regional pay policy. Hard enough recruiting NHS staff as it is. Luckily there’s an easy way to avoid these #LevellingDown initiatives: vote @RishiSunak #ReadyforRishi
Liz's plans to save on the management and administration of public services will have plenty of options. The vast network of quangos and chief executives in everything from health to local government needs slimming down to focus on high quality delivery to the public.
Good to meet @Barclays Gloucester to discuss local trends. Given that local average salary is 28% less than national average regional pay for public sector workers would be a disaster. Another reason why @RishiSunak best suited to be next PM #Ready4Rishi
c4,000 residents saw New #Gloucester Festival of Archaeology Lego Roman Forum, medieval Westgate & bridge. City archaeologist @AndrewRPGlevum said citizens shaking fists here at white haired Consul was re ‘taxes, seagulls, bin collection, planning & the recent cyber attack’ 🤔
The leadership contest has always been much closer than the media realised. The Times , like Rishi, is catching up. The more people see him the more they agree with William Hague. Sunak only five points behind Liz Truss in new Tory poll The Times https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/rishi-sunak-just-five-points-behind-liz-truss-in-latest-tory-leadership-poll-0p2b8nppv
How many people know that no small or medium sized company is going to be paying any increase in corporate tax under Rishi’s plan? And that all will benefit from tax reliefs on investment & R&D? Hear it from him #ReadyforRishi
I’m not going to stick to the failed plans of the past, I’m going to do something radically different.
Rishi Sunak explains his corporation tax plans at the Exeter hustings #Ready4Rishi
For 4 years I worked in William Hague’s team at the then FCO and greatly respected his judgement then - as I do his views on the decision before our Party’s membership now. In the crisis before us Rishi Sunak is the PM our country needs https://youtu.be/DAgtEPZW9L8
Quite an evening. Inspired English team, cool Dutch manager, strong German opponents, European trophy & player of tournament award from Prince William & lots & lots of celebration
👍🏴⚽️
Whether seeing artists in The Jolt @GloucesterCT, joining the 1st Phillipines Heritage Day, Jamaica’s 60th anniv service @GlosCathedral or @glosengtraining 2022 awards I’m honoured to celebrate culture innovation & diversity from young & old almost every day. This is #Gloucester
The politician David Trimble & the diplomat Christopher Meyer, both 78 when they died, were children of the war who made the case for what they believed in with humour and humanity. Lessons for us all. RIP
Very clear support for Levelling Up & why it matters from @RishiSunak - exactly the goals of our first & second #Gloucester LUF bids #ReadyforRishi
https://fb.watch/evk0gK6HZ_/
Ruth Davidson, Ben Houchen & Andy Street are stars in their parts of 🇬🇧 & all back Rishi. So do these Thatcherite veterans, and 5 out of us 6 MPs in #Gloucestershire. We all know he’s the right person to lead the UK through economic storms ahead. See BBC1 at 9pm #ReadyforRishi
All credit to colleague Sarah Atherton MP, whose report has led directly to 3 separate @DefenceHQ policies. These shd make a significant difference for servicewomen in our Armed Forces https://www.gov.uk/government/news/defence-demonstrates-significant-progress-made-for-women-in-the-armed-forces--2
Leaving Parliament on Thursday with Gloucestershire’s flag more or less (and rightly) centre stage, and the much walked on grass in Parliament Square a scorched dust bowl
Very proud of @Gloscol Zero Carbon project & progress on ground heat pump & solar panels, selling surplus energy to the Grid. Congrats to Matt Burgess & all involved inc @SalixFinance funding: I hope this will inspire other employers #Gloucester too
https://www.punchline-gloucester.com/articles/aanews/gloucestershire-college-marks-gc-zero-net-carbon-project-with-celebration-gloucester-cheltenham-cind
🗣️Targeted home insulation measures will help to reduce energy demand and improve energy efficiency.
- @EnvironmentAPPG member, @RichardGrahamUK
👇
Approving the Sizewell C devpmt project is another big step forward for nuclear energy. There are always other hurdles along the way & it will take time. But govmt has to fight both the energy battles of the day and plan ahead to increase our domestic low carbon base load supply
The UK Government has today granted development consent for the new Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk.
Read more > https://infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/eastern/the-sizewell-c-project/?ipcsection=docs
Just imagine how difficult - impossible - such a vote of confidence would have been on the government led by the man every current Labour MP stood in GE2019 to see as Prime Minister - Jeremy Corbyn.
This is vital. We need a government chosen on ability not loyalty, with a single purpose - to serve the country #ReadyforRishi
“When this is over, we’ll all be on the same team, working for all of you”
Rishi tells the #C4LeaderDebate that he trusts his colleagues and that ultimately, they’re all there to serve the country.
#Ready4Rishi
Sign up 👉 http://Ready4Rishi.com
With MPs of all parties meeting Chairman of Presidency of Bosnia & Herzegovina Sefik Dzarferovic for update on tensions there: and signing book Remembering Srebrenica. If ever there was a time to remember peace & democracy can never be taken for granted, even in Europe, it is now
Several strong candidates to be our next leader & PM. I believe @RishiSunak has the values, experience and vision to lead the UK out of post COVID blues & inflation and back to growth & opportunity #Ready4Rishi
Latest report on water and sewerage co performance unacceptable. Govmt requirements on reducing storm overflows must lead to severe penalties w/o improvements. Pleased for #Gloucester that Severn Trent 1 of 3 cos to keep 4 star rating but impvmt still key https://www.gov.uk/government/news/water-and-sewerage-company-performance-on-pollution-hits-new-low
So proud of the Community Team HITZ programme led by Helen Chu at @gloucesterrugby & Fallon Barlow & Jay Denby’s achievements on inclusion & as volunteers. Congrats success #PremiershipRugbyCommunityAwards2022 in Parlmt - great day for #Gloucester: community is all
As the results of the first round of the leadership ballot emerge, y’day advice at Pimlico Tube Station seems made for politicians - thank you Orla & Team Pimlico for cheering every start to the day
.@KwasiKwarteng as Energy Min & now Sec of State has been supportive of more marine energy funding. It’s a legacy we need to build on for domestic green energy security, export potential and global energy need. We need further capacity to bring down prices like offshore wind asap
Elected today to our back bench MPs Cttee to help decide rules for a quick leadership election. MPs will chose 2 candidates by 21 July latest: and members’ decision on new leader & PM when Parlmt comes back Mon 5 Sep. We then agreed details at Party Board mtg. Full steam ahead
NEW: 1922 committee election results:
Sir Graham Brady, chair
Nus Ghani & Will Wragg, vice Chairman
Executive:
Aaron Bell
Miriam Cates
Jo Gideon
Richard Graham
Chris Green
Robert Halfon
Sally-Ann Hart
Andrew Jones
Tom Randall
David Simmonds
John Stevenson
Martin Vickers
It may not be top political item but the results of first ever ringfenced marine energy pot in renewables auction is a turbine charged leap forward. The faster we increase capacity for twice daily power of tides the better for domestically sourced green energy 🌊
Outdoor Eid prayers & celebrations hours before a league game: Gloucester Cricket Cub at the heart of community and diversity https://www.facebook.com/100057724464355/posts/pfbid0CHUUdzNz2WzjwsHu42pLRxYP32ocSk3jLvtzdXZS3TkB5DaEPFDg4CgeNicM2wgWl/?d=n
The death by shooting of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe is a sad reminder of the price of political service. Abe san was a remarkable leader whose response to deflation & belief in the Trans Pacific Partnership shows individuals can help shape the direction of nations. RIP
I resigned, after serving three Prime Ministers for 10 years as their Trade Envoy, earlier this morning. Trust is everything. To all my friends in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, more widely across ASEAN & in our missions there FCDO/DIT here simply an enormous thank you
Walked back to sleep last night past these ancient treasures, which have seen many leaders come & go. All of us - bar a few in denial - know the PM must stand down. Trust is too damaged now to be repaired
Great to connect Maldivian MP & Select Cttee Chair Rozaina Adam, one of only 4/87 female MPs & here on @WFD_Democracy visit with @HarrietHarman for her book on female MPs’ work globally. Rozaina spoke about her Domestic Violence Bill & more. WFD all about #ConnectWithPurpose
Announcement of wide UK package as key intnl partner for Ukraine’s eco recovery in Kyiv & host for the 2023 Ukraine Recovery Conference. Democracy / anti-corruption & transparent procurement agenda all areas where @WFD_Democracy can play a key role https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-secretary-announces-major-uk-package-of-support-to-help-rebuild-ukraine
Welcoming Permanent Under Secretaries from Ministries of Foreign Affairs #ASEAN countries to Parliament with our Amb to ASEAN Jon Lambe. We stand where King Charles 1 was sentenced to death in 1649: part of 900 yrs of political drama Westminster Hall has witnessed
Disappointed we didn’t make the short list of 6 to host GBR but proud #Gloucester one of only 22 / 650 constituencies with a strong case & ambition to bid: look fwd to feedback. Flwg successes with LevellingUpFund 1 & Brown Field Fund we’re now focused on an exciting LUF2 bid
I'm delighted to announce the towns & cities that will compete for the honour of being crowned the home of GB Railways are:
🇬🇧Birmingham
🇬🇧Crewe
🇬🇧Derby
🇬🇧Doncaster
🇬🇧Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
🇬🇧York
Who do you want to win? Vote here to make your voice heard: http://gbrtt.co.uk/vote
Crowded Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast with my constituent Pastor Robert. @revlesisaac said ‘we are called to serve not a party or a denomination but the common good..give hope a chance’. We must all keep that faith of hope
We are committed to growing the NHS workforce and compared to a year ago, we now have:
👉🏽 Over 4,000 more doctors
👉🏽 Over 9,600 more nurses
👉🏽 Over 25,900 more NHS staff
Thank you to all staff who are working hard to bust the Covid backlogs. 👩⚕️👨⚕️
https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/nhs-workforce-statistics/march-2022
Thank you @RichardGrahamUK for being a tireless advocate in the fight against #vawg. Amazing work from many local Gloucester partners working together and supported by @ukhomeoffice funding to support victims and prevent crime https://twitter.com/RichardGrahamUK/status/1541363608436760576
Great that Minister @redditchrachel came to #Gloucester to share Home Office plans legislation re VAWG & hear local challenges & experience hosted by @TheNelsonTrust & Butlers. Huge progress & more to come eg onspiking. Thx charities Maisie Cllrs Police & GCC for vital input
Heartwarming reunions by families of Polish & British airmen WW2 as Polish Academy #Gloucester renamed after Wing Cdr Piotr Laguna RAF by his son. Campaign to rebuild Laguna Spitfire continues & strong
🇬🇧 🇵🇱 partnership must endure - bilateral, multilateral, NATO & helping 🇺🇦
Great that Minister @redditchrachel came to #Gloucester to share Home Office plans legislation re VAWG & hear local challenges & experience hosted by @TheNelsonTrust & Butlers. Huge progress & more to come eg onspiking. Thx charities Maisie Cllrs Police & GCC for vital input
Ground breaking on c£105m #TheForum redevelopment former bus station #Gloucester. Strong partnership Reef plc, @kiergroup & @GloucesterCity: Tesco relocating to new premises & Grosvenor Hse coming down 2022. New Hub in Clarence St opening soon #GloucesterOnTheUp
Honoured to start 9th Gloucester 10k Run #GloucesterPark. Organised again by Nigel Tillott/Davies & Partners, with G Quays Rotary & sponsored this year by @EGCarterCoLtd 800 runners inc 2 honeymooners ran past some of our city’s great heritage for good causes inc @GWAAC
Strong presence in Gloucester #ArmedForcesDay2022 all services inc cadets @GlosPoppy, @HQARRC Brig Kevin Copsey & Gurkhas. Thank you organisers, stall holders @SoldiersofGlos & all who came to support & maybe join our Armed Forces (& to the rain for mostly staying away)
👋 Thank you @RichardGrahamUK for your support! #MoreInCommon
Join the Great Get Together this weekend ⬇️
http://www.greatgettogether.org/2022
Train strikes this week are bad for everyone who travels for work, study or visit, as well as the staff of leisure/retail business. RMT union action damages our economic recovery & trust in rail travel. And no political party should be supporting such a national own goal
The NHS has plenty of challenges. But the back log of elective surgery is coming down & cancer waiting times improving @gloshospitals performing better on both than other SW hospitals. Focus now is on reducing patients who don’t need to be in GRH to free up space for those who do
✅📉Great news that the number of people waiting more than two years for NHS treatment in England has dropped by 2/3rds since February. @DHSCgovuk @SajidJavid is tackling the Covid backlogs so more patients can access care more quickly. 👇
Since the Emperor Nerva’s urban regen from AD97 #Gloucester has been a Must Visit city. Masses of surprises old & mod. Join @GlosCivicTrust walking tour, visit @MuseumOfGlos @SoldiersofGlos @gloswaterways @GlosCathedral @LlanthonybyGlos Reserve the date: #GlosHistFest2022 3-18Sep