Vicky Ford MP @vickyford@respublicae.eu
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Joined Apr 2022
RT @trussliz: Last week we heard appalling reports that Putin is deliberately targeting civilians in Donetsk and Luhansk.
Today we are sanctioning 178 individuals who prop up these illegal breakaway regions and are complicit in atrocities against the Ukrainian people. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-sanctions-178-russian-separatists-in-breakaway-regions
So proud to be elected to represent this wonderful City. Thank you #Chelmsford and my amazing team #GE2017
Asante sana! Zikomo!
On way back to UK 🇬🇧 now after a wonderful trip to Tanzania 🇹🇿, Zambia 🇿🇲& Malawi 🇲🇼.
Thank you so much to everyone who has given me such a warm welcome, especially the children, women & @SuluhuSamia @HHichilema @LAZARUSCHAKWERA
Asante sana! Zikomo!
On way back to UK 🇬🇧 now after a wonderful trip to Tanzania 🇹🇿, Zambia 🇿🇲& Malawi 🇲🇼.
Thank you so much to everyone who has given me such a warm welcome, especially the children, women & @TeamSuluhuSamia @HHichilema @LAZARUSCHAKWERA
Keeping schools greener!
Honoured to meet Malawi’s @MinOfEducation Agnes Nyalonje today and plant a tree together with primary school girls. #EveryGirlEverywhere
I spoke with @BBCAfrica this week whilst in Tanzania, following the launch of our major education programme #ShuleBora 🏫
I was asked about President Samia Suluhu Hassan lifting a ban on young mothers returning to School to complete their education. Here’s what I had to say ⬇️
This morning I met school children in Malawi to learn about challenges they face to access education.
The UK’s education programme in 🇲🇼 has supported 239,153 girls through @camfed with targeted support & mentorship to address barriers in accessing education. @FCDOEducation
RT @trussliz: NEW: Our fleet of British ambulances are on the way to Lviv to support the people of Ukraine, providing urgent care to areas in need.
We #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦🇬🇧
At 14 Trees in the Kanengo Industrial Area of Lilongwe, Malawi, I saw Africa’s first 3D printed house!
This UK-Malawi 🇬🇧🇲🇼 partnership is promoting environmentally responsible investment in sustainable construction materials @BritishIntInv and saving thousands of trees 🌳
I met 🇲🇼 President @LazarusChakwera at Kamuzu Palace today and discussed the desperate situation in Ukraine and also his pledge to tackle corruption locally.
Trade & investment could bring many opportunities & jobs in Malawi, we discussed ways to unlock barriers to investment.
RT @trussliz: UN General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to suspend Russia from UN Human Rights Council.
The barbaric actions of Putin’s regime in Ukraine and the mounting evidence of war crimes mean Russia can no longer have a seat on the @UN_HRC.
Russia is a global pariah.
President Kaboré's safe release in Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 is a welcome step.
UK🇬🇧 supports Economic Community of West African States #ECOWAS & @_AfricanUnion efforts on political transition. A democratic & peaceful Burkina Faso that puts its people first is vital for 🇧🇫 & the region.
Today marks the 28th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi. My thoughts are with all the people of Rwanda at this time of commemoration.
This morning, I spoke to HOT FM 87.7 about how the UK is working with Zambia on education and economic development.
Our shared values and principles mean we can support each other to build a better common future 🇬🇧🇿🇲.
On ZNBC last night, I reflected on my visit to #Zambia and the importance of free, open and democratic societies working together to reject oppression and respect the sovereignty of nations.
Great to see my friend @HonKakubo1.
We discussed the strength of our bilateral relationship, our shared values mean & working together to ensure global security, peace and prosperity.
Agreed on the importance of a firm stance on Ukraine and an end to Russian aggression.
RT @HonKakubo1: Great meeting over dinner with UK 🇬🇧 Minister for Africa @vickyford here in Lusaka.I appreciated her insight of global events and the current pligh…
RT @HHichilema: Hosted #UK Minister for Africa, @vickyford MP.
Thrilled that launch of British International Investment (BII) was here in #Zambia, reflecting international support for our economic agenda to create jobs. 🇿🇲 and 🇬🇧 relationship has never been stronger. @UKinZambia @BritishIntInv
In democracies, free and objective oppositions have important role in holding Gov to account, make valid criticisms when due, but also support when in the national interest. Met with opposition leader Hon. Brian Mundubile to hear PF on balancing these rights & responsibilities.
3/3 We also discussed how Zambia and UK can continue to share and promote the Commonwealth values of respect, tolerance, security, democracy.
Our countries are committed to working together in a diverse but inclusive world.
2/3 We noted how the UK 🇬🇧 and Zambia 🇿🇲 have been voting at the United Nations to support Ukraine🇺🇦 and condemn Russian aggression.
Our countries share the principals of peace and respect for sovereignty of nations …
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ MP for Chelmsford, 🇬🇧former Minister for Development & IMCO chair. 💙Children, Tech, Investment, Science, helping Women & the NHS 🏏🎣
Joined Apr 2022
