A busy day in Walton at my pop-up surgery in discussing traffic calming measures outside schools, then catching up with our Veterans Support Association, and looking at a new anti-social behaviour initiative in the St John’s area with Surrey PCC, .
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Congratulations MBE and on being awarded another prestigious Award and a huge thank you to our #FSBaward2023 magnificent sponsors
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For almost a thousand years, Coronations have been held at Westminster Abbey, and the Order of Service draws on this long tradition, centred around the liturgical theme of 'Called to Serve'.
#Coronation
Read the Order of Service in full:
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Polling day is tomorrow!
Vote Conservative for:
⬇️ Lower council tax
🚍 Better local services
🚓 Lower crime rate
🛣 More potholes filled
🔵 Value for money
#VoteConservative
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It takes a lot to shock me. And I am well aware of the Guardian's and especially Rowson's form. But I still find it genuinely shocking that not a single person looked at this and said, no, we can't run this. To me that's the real issue.
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Great to visit this morning to crown Zuzanna Esher & Walton’s Coronation Card Competition winner! Her fantastic design is featured on the card I have sent to His Majesty to pass on Esher & Walton’s best wishes ahead of the Coronation.
Congratulations, Zuzanna!
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🖊 "The British public expect ministers to exercise rigorous oversight over officials to prevent democratic mandates being unpicked, raise the game of underperforming parts of government, and prevent Whitehall from squandering taxpayers’ money" | Writes
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I hate to take sides in the “Sir Softie” vs “Sir Softy” debate, but I am going for Softie.
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New statistics show our efforts to increase rape convictions are working – up 38% in the last quarter, with faster justice for more victims.
There's more to do and we're quadrupling victims funding & improving police/CPS collaboration so victims feel better supported.
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Today we will acknowledge the courage of those who built the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
We pay tribute to the architects of peace.
We remember those no longer with us.
We pledge to build a better future for people across Northern Ireland.
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Congratulations to Sir Richard Broadbent on his appointment as the new chair of the Board.
He will bring invaluable experience to the organisation as they continue to improve court buildings and IT systems for everyone using their services.
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📢 CPTPP represents the future of trade and joining is a landmark moment for the UK 🇬🇧
It will:
🔓 Unlock a market of 500m people for UK businesses
✂️ Remove tariffs on over 99% of UK goods exported to CPTPP
🌏 Provide a gateway to the dynamic Indo-Pacific
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Vote Conservative in Elmbridge on 4th May - here’s why 👇
✅ Stop the ULEZ expansion - the unfair tax from Labour, Lib Dems and Greens that directly targets the most vulnerable.
✅ Extend Zone 6 to all local stations.
✅ Bring back free short-stay parking
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We joke about not being able to do maths, but we’d never make a joke about not being able to read.
Our plans today bring us one step closer to changing our anti-maths mindset and ensuring every young person has the skills needed for a successful future.
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How did Paul Cowley go from prison to becoming a celebrated soldier and priest?
His story takes us from his troubled upbringing to dedicating his life to helping prison-leavers find jobs at .
Watch the full interview ⬇️
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Cases waiting to be heard in the Crown Court have fallen by over 1,200 since the barristers’ strikes ended in October. Recruiting more judges, and keeping Nightingale Courts open to increase capacity, is helping speed up the system so victims get the justice they deserve quicker.
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Lovely to spend yesterday morning in Walton-on Thames helping fab local candidate with Mike Freer MP &
#VoteConservative on 4 May 🗳
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Great to take Secretary of State to Cecil Hepworth Playhouse in Walton, which the govt is backing with £50k of funding, then onto to hear about their exciting plans for the future.
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Great team out campaigning in Esher & Walton for the Elmbridge Borough Council Elections.
With Deputy PM and local MP and many of our local candidates.
#VoteConservative on 4th May!
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Out on the campaign trail for the Elmbridge Borough Council Elections with
Fight Sadiq Khan’s #ULEZ extension and stop the LibDem-led Council from closing community centres.
#VoteConservative on 4th May.
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It is right that offenders up and down the country who have damaged their communities are made to pay back through work. If you are a business or charity that could benefit from community payback hours you can nominate a project in your local area here.
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Great to visit this afternoon to congratulate Ryan Scott for winning Esher & Walton’s Apprentice of the Year, and founder Julianne Ponan for winning 2 awards for Micro Business and Exporter of the Year. Congratulations Ryan and all at Creative Nature!
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Our 1,514 new trainee probation officers will play a crucial role in tackling reoffending and making our streets safer.
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Spineless criminals like Cashman who hide from their sentencing prolong the suffering of victims and their families.
As I have already made clear, I plan to change the law to compel offenders to face up to their actions, so victims can see the justice they deserve being served.
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Saddened to learn of the passing of Nigel Lawson. He was a giant who changed the political weather, a lodestar for Conservatives, and a kind man always generous with his wisdom. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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BREAKING: Former Conservative Party politician and journalist Nigel Lawson has died at the age of 91
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The UK joining CPTPP is a seismic moment for the global trading system - CapX
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Today’s figures show there’s underlying resilience in the UK economy.
However, families are still facing real pressure.
We have stepped up with immediate relief worth an average of £3,300 per household, including paying half of people's energy bills - funded by windfall taxes.
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UK exports to CPTPP members are forecast to rise to 53% by 2035, even without acceding 📈
This means greater opportunity for UK businesses planning to grow internationally.
Swipe to learn why the UK is joining the trade bloc👇
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Fantastic news that Global Britain will join CPTPP:
🔹Wider and deeper access for UK businesses to the markets of the future - creating jobs at home.
🔹 Greater choice for UK consumers.
🔹Reinforcing our ties in the region, as part of the UK’s Indo-Pacific tilt.
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BREAKING NEWS: The UK has concluded negotiations to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
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If the Labour Party really want to protect the public, they’ll back our plans for parole reform introduced this week.
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Today’s figures show that the Crown Court backlog is coming down and more rape cases are reaching court.
There is much further to go, but our actions to increase court capacity and improve the system are working to deliver the swift justice victims deserve.
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I want to thank the many victims and their families who have met me and shared their personal accounts. Our new Victims and Prisoner Bill will make sure that other like them are supported, and strengthen public protection. express.co.uk/comment/expres
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I’m taking action to stop the most serious offenders from being able to marry in custody.
Our Bill will stop anyone serving a whole-life sentence from marrying, to protect vulnerable women and maintain confidence in the justice system.
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We will repair the damage to confidence in the parole process after decisions to release criminals like John Worboys and Colin Pitchfork. The Bill will ensure the worst criminals stay locked up for as long as necessary to protect the public.
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Today I introduced the Victims and Prisoners Bill into Parliament.
This legislation will reinforce every aspect of the criminal justice system - from the CPS to the Parole Board - to improve public confidence and better support victims.
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