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Steve Baker MP FRSA

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Minister of State for Northern Ireland, Conservative MP for Wycombe. Skydiver, amongst other things.

Wycombe, UKstevebaker.infoBorn June 6Joined June 2008

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➡️ The Royal Grammar School ➡️ Chepping View Primary Academy ➡️ Beechview Academy ➡️ The Highcrest Academy ➡️ Hamilton Academy ➡️ West Wycombe School ➡️ Manor Farm Junior School

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Great to see that so many schools in #Wycombe will benefit from this Government investment in our schools, including⬇️

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👏 Pleased to see that the Government has announced over £450 million investment in schools to upgrade facilities, benefiting 7 schools in #Wycombe. 🏫 This will ensure that pupils in #Bucks are supported to get the best possible education.

We’re boosting the condition of 1,000 school buildings, in every region of the country, so pupils and teachers can learn and work in a comfortable space. 👇

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🌍👏 Pleased to see

@BucksCouncil

has secured £477,199 in funding to support active travel in #Wycombe and #Bucks.

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Buckinghamshire Council

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May 19

We're pleased to have been awarded £477,199 through @activetraveleng's Active Travel Fund 4. This funding will contribute to the improvement of active travel infrastructure in #HighWycombe & #Buckingham town centre, enhancing connectivity & access for residents in these areas.

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TVP South Buckinghamshire

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⛔ M40 CLOSURE The M40 from junction 2 to 4 northbound is currently closed due to a serious road traffic collision. It is likely to remain closed for several hours. Please avoid the area and take alternative routes. Updates to follow later.

UK (almost) top of the world for trusting people of other faiths. #ProudToBeBritish. #BritishValues. Thanks

@PolicyAtKings

@esrc

@B_I_Tweets

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✓ A quarter of a century ago, the people of Northern Ireland and Ireland ratified the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement. 👏 Their determination led not only to peace, but to remarkable progress to be proud of.

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On this day 25 years ago, the people of Northern Ireland and Ireland voted 'yes' to peace. #GFA25 #OnThisDay

Japan - thank you.

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See eg, this

irishtimes.com

Stephen Collins: Steve Baker’s extraordinary Brexit apology opens door to closure

After many false dawns in the Brexit process over the past six years, there is now an opportunity to bring some closure to the issue

💡Via

, “The Power of an Apology”:

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The Power of an Apology: Our Favorite Reads

When was the last time you said sorry?

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Chris Heaton-Harris MP

@chhcalling

📅 Today marks the 25th anniversary of the historic moment people in Northern Ireland and Ireland changed history by voting 'yes' for peace. 🙌 The UK Government remains committed to the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement, which provided a framework for peace and prosperity.

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Northern Ireland Office

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On this day 25 years ago, the people of Northern Ireland and Ireland voted 'yes' to peace. #GFA25 #OnThisDay

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Northern Ireland Office

@NIOgov

📅 On this day 25 years ago, the people of Northern Ireland and Ireland voted 'yes' to peace. #GFA25 #OnThisDay

Well worth a read from those who want some detailed objective reality about the British economy after Brexit, via

@Briefings_Brit

briefingsforbritain.co.uk

Another week of Brexit ‘fake news’ - Briefings For Britain

This week has seen a further rash of press stories claiming terrible negative economic effects from Brexit. As so often, these stories have been either misleading, exaggerated or plain false.

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@CyberGovAU

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May 21

🚨 APPEAL We're appealing for witnesses to a serious collision which occurred on Friday morning at around 11.45am at the Handy Cross junction of the M40. A man in his 40s sustained life-threatening injuries in the collision between a silver Ford Focus and a black Volvo.

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Congratulations @Eleanor_BFP of @bucksfreepress and #Wycombe’s Mayor Arif on your first skydives!

A new rule on interviews?

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At this pivotal moment for peace, freedom, and democracy, the

@G7

leaders came together with allies and friends to show unified resolve and action in the face of global threats. The #G7 is stronger and more united than ever.

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We're at Marché du Film - Festival de Cannes soaking up the creative energy. Exciting things are happening, and we can't wait to share them with you soon! 🎥✨ #Cannes2023 #FilmFestival #StageFifty #MDF23 #MarcheDuFilm

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Report a scam text

How to report suspicious text messages, and what to do if you think you’ve responded to a scam text.

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👏Great to see the Government take advantage of our Brexit freedoms to scrap unnecessary EU regulations on the UK wine market🍷

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Defra UK

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May 21

Yes to wine, no to red tape

We plan to scrap EU regulations on the UK wine market, which will remove red tape & drive economic growth. This would provide a £180m boost to our wine industry & give businesses freedom to offer more innovative products. gov.uk/government/new

Yesterday I arrived in Japan for the

@G7

where I announced an £18bn investment from Japanese businesses to grow our economy. I also met

@Nissan

President Mr Uchida to discuss strategic ways of working together to get more electric vehicles in the UK.

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Rishi Sunak

@RishiSunak

May 18

Tokyo, it's been a privilege. Next stop

Hiroshima.

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We're taking decisive action to cut waiting lists: ➡️ More CDCs for faster diagnosis ➡️ 26k more staff to get your care quicker ➡️ 15m more GP appointments ➡️ Ending the 8am rush for appointments Already 18 month-waits are down 90%. There’s work to do but we’re delivering.

6 new community diagnostic centres. Chesterfield, Chelmsley Wood, Hereford, Scunthorpe, Pitsea and Dartford.

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Later that day I arrived in Iceland for the Council of Europe Summit. I met with world leaders and called for decisive and coordinated action across Europe to end illegal migration and stop the boats.

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Yesterday I called on leaders across Europe to take decisive and coordinated action to end illegal migration and stop the boats. Day in and day out, I’m working to deliver on your priorities.

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We’re backing British farming. That’s why I invited farmers from across the country to our first ever Farm to Fork Summit at Downing Street. I want to celebrate the hard work our farmers do to put food on our plates, strengthening our food security and growing the economy.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks with Kaleb Cooper and Charlie Ireland who star in Television show Clarkson’s Farm as they attend the Farm to Fork Summit in the gardens of 10 Downing Street.

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I always knew my first time hosting a world leader at Chequers would be a special moment. It was an honour to welcome

@ZelenskyyUa

back to the UK to reaffirm our support for Ukraine. We stand united 🇬🇧🇺🇦

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets Volodymyr Zelenskyy. President of Ukraine for a bilateral meeting at Chequers.

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This week I’ve been delivering your priorities across the UK and around the world. 🇺🇦 Strengthening global security 🏥 Cutting waiting lists 📈 Growing the economy Let’s get into it 👇

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty arrive to visit Tokyo ahead of G7 Summit.

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日本政府と日本の皆様の素晴らしいおもてなしに感謝いたします。 At this historic summit, #G7 leaders recommitted ourselves to the path of peace, freedom and democracy. Thank you for your hospitality

@kishida230

and Mrs Kishida.