Vicky Ford MP @vickyford@respublicae.eu
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
Great to meet @alvinbotes @DIRCO_ZA to discuss the breadth and strangth of the 🇬🇧🇿🇦 partnership. Important discussions on:
✅ Economic growth
✅ Climate partnership
✅ Health cooperation
✅ Food & fuel price increases
following Russia's war in Ukraine
Fantastic to hear the passion of 🇿🇦 businesses & @EIUGSA working to be at the front of a green revolution investing in energy infrastructure, lowering carbon emissions & creating jobs
The more that the potential and innovation of companies like these can be unlocked the 🇿🇦 & 🌍
RT @trussliz: I have a clear vision for our country and economy - and the experience and resolve to deliver it.
Brilliant work at @Wetility contributing to the expansion of renewable energy in 🇿🇦 by producing solar panels locally
@Wetility is a beneficiary of the UK's Climate Finance Accelerator programme, and a call for
proposals for the second year of the programme will begin on 14 July
Youth employment & women’s empowerment are key to inclusive growth.
Delighted to meet partners & current apprentices and hear how leadership training, technical skill development & work-based apprenticeships are opening up new career paths in 🇿🇦 @Blulever @Harambee4Work
Ambitious plans at @GautengProvince to regenerate heavy industries using Solar, Electricity & Green Hydrogen.
Partnerships with business will be key to accelerating a Just Energy Transition and creating jobs in 🇿🇦
The UK’s promise at @COP26 to support South Africa’s #JustEnergyTransition is a vital part of protecting our planet from climate change.
Pleased to be back in South Africa today & keeping this and other important work going.
I’m backing @trussliz having seen her leadership on global issues:
👉Getting the @FCDOGovUK ready to stand up to Russia, avoiding mistakes of Afghanistan
👉Championing women & girls
👉Delivering a successful @COP26 with world leaders to protect the planet
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/only-liz-truss-can-deliver-from-day-one-n59tlt0cb
Many congratulations @AliciaH_1 - your work has helped make sure millions of girls around the world get a quality education. 👏👏
More to do, and I know you are up for doing it!
RT @AliciaH_1: Special moment at Holyrood Palace when I received my #OBE from Princess Anne for services to @FCDOGovUK.
Immensely grateful for the support of family, friends and colleagues over the years.
Offering my condolences following the shootings that took place in South Africa overnight. My thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims.
RT @tariqahmadbt: Celebrating our inspirational Freedom of Religion or Belief Conference with civil society, human rights actors, governments and religious & belief leaders – we will stand together to defend FoRB long after the conference closes its doors. #FoRBforAll #FoRBConference
RT @tariqahmadbt: British Nationals in Sri Lanka should continue to monitor our Travel Advice ⬇️
RT @tariqahmadbt: The situation in Sri Lanka is alarming. The political & economic challenges will not be solved by violence. Peaceful protests must be protected & all those on the streets as well as security & police forces must show restraint. By working together solutions can be found.
RT @FCDOGovUK: Reports of Russia stealing Ukraine’s grain are rising.
Putin’s invasion has exacerbated the global food crisis, hitting the poorest hardest.
This must stop. Russia should lift its blockade and accept the @UN's plan to get grain out of Ukraine.
This week we changed 🇬🇧Travel Advice for #Ecuador 🇪🇨. See https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador for more information and for recommendations on how to travel safely around the world @FCDOtravelGovUK
The UK continues to be concerned about the ongoing imprisonment of @FundaREDES_ #humanrights defender Javier Tarazona, a year after his arbitrary detention in #Venezuela. Human rights organisations must be able to work freely and without fear. We call for his immediate release.
The UK continues to be concerned about the ongoing imprisonment of @FundaREDES #humanrights defender Javier Tarazona, a year after his arbitrary detention in #Venezuela. Human rights organisations must be able to work freely and without fear. We call for his immediate release.
Another positive step in decriminalisation for LGBT+ people globally!
Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬 has become the latest country to have these unjust laws struck down.
The UK is proud to celebrate this success for local human rights defenders and the people of Antigua and Barbuda.
RT @BWallaceMP: A number of us have an obligation to keep this country safe,no matter who is PM. The Party has a mechanism to change leaders and that is the mechanism which I advise colleagues to use. In the meantime,the public would not forgive us if we left these Offices of State empty.
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
