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
RT @trussliz: Horrified by Russia's latest attack on a school in Luhansk, resulting in the deaths of innocent people sheltering from Russian bombardment. Deliberate targeting of civilians & civilian infrastructure amounts to war crimes. We will ensure Putin’s regime is held accountable.
@foxcot Thank you for letting me know. So so so happy for her. xxx
Very sad news of deaths and injuries resulting from an explosion today in Havana, #Cuba. Our Embassy stands ready to assist any British nationals affected by the blast.
@foxcot Wow! How is the Kuvan going?
RT @BorisJohnson: I’d like to thank all those who voted in todays local elections, and to @Conservatives supporters and activists across the country for their hard work to support our plan to keep council taxes low.
Great to meet @BillGates today.
We discussed how @FCDO and @gatesfoundation are working together to address global challenges, including support to the response to COVID-19 in Africa and our partnership in R&D @FCDOResearch
RT @trussliz: Spoke to @SecBlinken last night ahead of @G7 and @NATO next week.
We will continue to provide coordinated long-term economic, military and security support for Ukraine - to ensure Ukraine prevails 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇦
Congratulations to Somalia’s newly-elected Upper and Lower House Speakers. 🇬🇧 looks forward to working with Somalia’s parliamentary leadership on issues critical to 🇸🇴 national interest. We call for the rapid and peaceful completion of the Presidential election.
RT @trussliz: My vision is a world where free nations are assertive and in the ascendant.
Where freedom and democracy are strengthened through a network of economic and security partnerships.
Where aggressors are contained and forced to take a better path.
RT @trussliz: Great to see my friend @WBHoekstra in The Hague. We discussed:
👉the importance of standing up to aggressors
👉 imposing further sanctions on Russia
👉 strengthening NATO 🇬🇧🇳🇱
Today I received a deeply harrowing briefing from @HRW on atrocities in #Ethiopia. Recent steps to end fighting are welcome, but must be accompanied by sustained humanitarian access to support survivors and ensure accountability.
Thanks also to @amnesty
My full statement ⬇️
Delighted to welcome Peruvian Ambassador Juan Carlos Gamarra to the FCDO today to discuss 🇬🇧🇵🇪 bilateral relationship and issues of common interest. We look forward to continuing to work closely on a wide range of shared priorities. @UKinPeru @PeruInUK @jcgskeels
I’m deeply proud of contribution🇬🇧 troops have been making to @UN_MINUSMA peacekeeping mission in Mali 🇲🇱.
Good to meet @Lacroix-UN today to discuss MINUSMA’s operations, which help protect the Malian people & address root causes of conflict.
Great to meet President Ali of Guyana today and speak at the Caribbean Council’s annual reception. The UK is committed to working closely with Caribbean countries, and supporting SIDS to ensure they have better access to reliable financing.
RT @trussliz: We must learn the lessons from Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. This has to be a catalyst for change to protect the free world.
We need a new approach based on military strength, economic security and deeper alliances.
My speech tonight 👇
Exciting morning meeting with representatives from the Nigerian, Kenyan and British tech sectors – great to bring together the ‘Silicon Roundabout’, ‘Yabacon Valley’ and the ‘Silicon Savannah’ to discuss how our innovative tech sectors can grow together. 🇳🇬 🇰🇪 🇬🇧
Today @ICAI_UK released review of @FCDOEDucation results for 2015-20. Great to see green/amber rating acknowledging progress.
The UK supported at least 15.6m children to gain a decent education, over half were girls. We must make sure #EveryGirlEverywhere is in school & learning.
Great to speak at @appgglobaled and meet @sendmyfriend campaign champions.
The UK will strive to give all children the best chance to learn and give teachers the support they need to help #EveryGirlEverywhere achieve their true potential
Tonight 🇬🇧 & 🇳🇬 celebrated our successful 7th UK-Nigeria Economic Development Forum with Nigerian Ministers, and British & Nigerian businesses. The commitments made today will help us increase trade & investment opportunities, support innovation, and create jobs.
Somalia is on the brink of famine. 350,000 children will die if we don't act.
🇬🇧 has today announced a further £25m in lifesaving support for almost a million people.
The international community must stand with 🇸🇴. My statement to @UNOCHA event today ⬇️
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-steps-up-support-as-famine-looms-in-somalia
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
