Some of my earliest Christmas memories are of Mum making Christmas cakes.
This year, in her memory, I’m giving it a go and have baked two cakes, one for us and one to gift.
Seeking advice in the final stages - what icing to choose?
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@michelledonelan Huge Congratulations to you Michelle. You will be a wonderful mother. Being an MP and a mum can be tough but we are all here to support you. 💕
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RT @tariqahmadbt: I am appalled that the Iranian regime executed its second protestor Majid-Reza Rahnavard today.
There can be no justification for the regime's abhorrent treatment of its own people.
UK opposes the death penalty and will continue to hold the regime to account.
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The Wagner Group of Russian-led mercenaries has been implicated in many atrocities in many countries.
Today I called on the UK Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly to proscribe the Wagner Group as a terrorist organisation.
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RT @RishiSunak: 1) Today I am introducing new measures to deliver on our promise to tackle illegal immigration.
We are announcing a new deal with Albania to speed up the return of Albanian asylum seekers, who make up a third of those arriving to the UK by small boats.
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As former chair of the UK’s all party group for rare diseases I welcome this great news.
Helping patients access cutting edge genomic technologies will improve diagnosis and bring faster access to treatment.
Life Saving & Life Changing
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-175-million-for-cutting-edge-genomics-research
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@JamesMelville been clearing out mums house recently 😥, last chat with bro and sis was over the (very loved) bone handled knives. bro has them for when we come and visit. If anyone has some spares then pse let me know!
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RT @tariqahmadbt: The FCDO has today published the Annual Human Rights & Democracy Report for 2021. It shines a spotlight on the human rights landscape across the world in 2021 and shows how it was another year of continued UK 🇬🇧 action to champion human rights, freedom and democracy ⬇️
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RT @tariqahmadbt: Disturbing reports in the UN’s preliminary enquiry into events in Kishishe, DRC on 29-30 November, confirming M23 killed a large number of civilians & kidnapped & raped women & children. The UK 🇬🇧 condemns the attack in the strongest terms - these attacks cannot go unpunished.
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Many congratulations to @KEGS_Chelmsford !
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RT @The_AVPA: Sometimes a Christmas “do” is quite sobering.
Tonight we attended the @IWFhotline event and were reminded about the atrocious harm that is done every minute online to vulnerable children.
#AgeVerification can help identify when adults are interacting with children.
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RT @RoyalFamily: The King and The Queen Consort, accompanied by The Prince and Princess of Wales, this evening hosted the Diplomatic Reception.
Hosted annually at Buckingham Palace, the reception celebrates the presence in London of one of the largest Diplomatic Corps in the world.
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RT @CEN_HQ: 📢 NEW: England’s de facto onshore wind ban will be lifted following a campaign led by CEN MP @SimonClarkeMP ⚡️
This evening, the government unveiled plans to allow new onshore wind farms where communities agree.
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@DNAPhysio Goodness! Hope you are feeling better today.
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RT @POTUS: I just want to make a few things clear:
The Holocaust happened.
Hitler was a demonic figure.
And instead of giving it a platform, our political leaders should be calling out and rejecting antisemitism wherever it hides.
Silence is complicity.
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RT @KarenPierceUK: I am delighted President Biden was able to receive His Royal Highness in Boston today.
Their warm & substantial meeting built on the climate discussions they’ve had over the past 18 months, in London, Glasgow and Carbis Bay.
1/2 @KensingtonRoyal @POTUS #EarthshotBoston2022
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RT @AndrewmitchMP: Somalia is facing one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world.
I saw first-hand in Somalia 🇸🇴 this week how the drought is impacting millions of lives
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Today in the @HouseofCommons I spoke about my experience of teenage anorexia. The Online Safety Bill comes to parliament on Monday.
I think it’s incredibly important that this Bill protects children from content glorifying all forms of self harm, including anorexia. @beatED
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Peace and democracy matters.
Very honoured to have been elected by UK Parliamentarians as Vice Chair of the British Group to the @IPUparliament.
Looking forward to working with parliamentarians from across the world to promote peace, democracy and sustainable development.
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So honoured to meet Nobel winner @DenisMukwege who has dedicated his life to helping women survivors of sexual violence in conflict.
He reminded us that we must not sacrifice justice at the alter of peace - because without justice the peace will not be lasting.
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