And in the spirit of transparency here is a text to me from : ‘Congratulations on your elevation to the House of Lords. All best wishes, Keir.’
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I support #HeForShe and gender equality in the workplace. With two wonderful editors: @sandsstandard &
There’s a war in Europe. Britain is facing the highest cost of living since the 1950s. And you choose to debate me based on no facts and pure innuendo. What’s become of you ?#shadowofyourformerself
Those who served their country now need their country to serve them. Donate now to the #HomelessVeterans appeal thndr.it/1zpJ5GN
Openness and transparency are pillars of our democratic system, so I welcome the call for security advice about me provided to HOLAC to be released. I have nothing to hide.
Thank you Madame Deputy Speaker for reminding this debate is about process and I remind him I have no links to the Kremlin. Never even been inside apart from the museum.
China’s animal markets have caused this pandemic. They must be closed. My article in the Mail on Sunday.
Sir shaved my entire face for @rednoseday. Watch here: rednoseday.com #RNDface Txt ‘BEARD’ to 70030 to give £3
Sir gave me a close shave for @rednoseday. Text BEARD to 70703 to give £3 (other number won't work)
This is the most urgent of campaigns for the most basic of human needs. Please join us in this time of crisis to Help the Hungry.
My interview with President of Rwanda on conservation, covid and politics in the .
An honour to see the King at , where volunteers use surplus food to make 5,000 meals a day for those who need it most. His donation will help vulnerable families and shows support to a charity that is so close to my heart. Thank you, Your Majesty.
I’m proud to be the first Russian-born peer. And I’m grateful to this country, and will work to protect its cherished freedoms. My piece in today’s
Today’s as and I set out to #HelpTheHungry in London’s West End with the support of . #FoodForLondonNow
Thank you to and for having me and on to discuss our #FoodForLondonNow appeal. Buy your limited edition Damien Hirst Rainbow Heart, as seen behind me. All profits go to charity. rainbow.henieditions.com/product/damien
Thank you, Meghan. Our campaign will continue to support all those organisations helping to feed vulnerable people in London.
#FoodforLondonNow
#HelpTheHungry
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Meghan said she was "moved by the many people who are contributing to the Evening Standard’s campaign to raise money for these vital organisations in the wake of Covid-19.” #FoodforLondonNow #HelpTheHungry bit.ly/3evU9Ow
Orthodox Slavs killing their brethren on a scale not witnessed for centuries. An unimaginable tragedy for people of Ukraine and Russia.
"Satire is always virtue’s friend." -– Charles Churchill #CharlieHebdo
. focuses on vital London conference on poaching Please donate to #ElephantAppeal spaceforgiants.org/elephantcampai
Why does China’s government continue to support this vile wildlife trade that has brought the world to its knees? #StopIWT independent.co.uk/environment/ch
Don’t judge me because I’m Russian. Judge me for what I’ve done for this country, and what I intend to continue to do.
The hilariously miscalculated closure of ’s account tells a wider story: one of corporate virtue signalling which, since last February, has weaponised Russophobia for the sake of moral posturing.
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What’s happening with Coutts is, I think, bigger than a state-sponsored reprimand, more the start of an overdue reckoning
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@mrevgenylebedev bit.ly/43J6U0oA year’s investigation, full hour and still they couldn’t back up their xenophobic innuendo with any evidence. When did abandon serious journalism?
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London in 2019 is one of the world’s greatest and most prosperous cities. Yet tens of thousands of people do not have a safe place to sleep tonight. I am proud to announce that the and will launch a two year campaign on homelessness in London.
Today the launches the Christmas push for our #FoodForLondonNow campaign. Together we can end hunger in London.
London faces the greatest challenge of our lifetimes. The coronavirus has become a hunger crisis. This is why I am pleased that the and are launching an emergency appeal to ensure that food reaches vulnerable Londoners.
Frankly will provide more effective opposition to the Government than the current Labour Party
As lockdown begins to lift, the hunger crisis will continue. The has teamed up with to produce a film on our campaign to feed London's most vulnerable. #FoodForLondonNow
On #EarthDay, the has discovered that live animal markets and wildlife trade continue to operate in Asia, even after the coronavirus pandemic has seized the world. We must #BanWildlifeTrade
Check out our brilliant silent auction to #HelpTheHungry, with prizes from , , trips to New York and the Caribbean and unique experiences involving whisky, yoga and helicopters (separately). #FoodForLondonNow
The launches a vital campaign for global action to stop the wildlife trade. Editorial here: independent.co.uk/voices/editori
As part of the and ’s campaign to #HelpTheHungry, ’s Butterfly Heart is on sale for charity as a limited edition print until midnight tonight at rainbow.henieditions.com/product/damien. #FoodForLondonNow
Couldn’t agree more with . Be careful of adopting a McCarthyist attitude to all Russians
Delighted that the government will work alongside our campaign to end the tragedy of rough sleeping. Today’s
As seen on , the has announced a £10m target to help feed London for 3 years. My letter to readers on the front #FoodforLondonNow #HelpTheHungry
Pleased to announce this year's special investigation, into the evil of modern slavery in Britain
Can I remind that it’s not what ‘the former minister’ said. In the future he should either provide some evidence for this nonsense he speaks, or keep his mouth shut.
To stop the illegal wildlife trade, we must crack down on the supply of animal parts as well as on the demand. Initiatives such as this, to strengthen the rule of law, are essential. #StopIWT
I am proud that this Christmas the and will campaign to combat the HIV epidemic. Over the next few weeks, we will raise money to help those at risk of infection and those suffering from the disease.
Our Grenfell fund has now raised a staggering £5m. Londoners look out for each other, even when government fails. Thanks to all
Some people take action and others sneer from the sidelines. Very Merry Christmas and up yours !
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Our charity campaign has had unprecedented success, with £3.26m raised. The generosity of our readers and the work of our journalists has made an AIDS-free future truly possible.
Join #MarchforGiants to help protect elephants in the wild. Donate £5 (or $6) and create your own digital elephant marchforgiants.org
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Since this was published this morning, Peter Flavel, the boss of , has resigned. A just comeuppance not just for him, but — let us hope — for corporate hypocrisy in general
Encouraging sign that Vietnam has banned the importation of wildlife. The ’s #StopIWT campaign is pushing for other countries to follow and go further in enforcing these vital protections. independent.co.uk/environment/vi
Proud that & will work with this autumn to support children affected by conflict worldwide.
Really enjoyed my debut on The One Show with Matt Baker, and
On #WorldElephantDay, the recognises the vital work undertaken by conservation groups in Africa to protect these majestic beasts. This story has a happy ending. Unfortunately, many more do not. #StopIWT
Delighted to announce our appeal has smashed the £3m mark - thanks to all for support
Tsavo the cheetah very curios to see himself in my telephone. Best selfie yet.
From Thucydides to Paxman, via Beckham, Trotsky, and my own good self. My complete guide to beards:
When I last saw Elliot he was connected to an artificial heart, and permanently confined to hospital. Now he is healthy and leads the life of a normal child thanks to . Wonderful to see the £3.5 million raised by our Give to GOSH campaign being put to such good use
Make no mistake: the next pandemic is coming. We need decisive action now to stop the illegal wildlife trade, otherwise another zoonotic outbreak will be unavoidable. #StopIWT
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While the world reels from coronavirus, the next pandemic is waiting in the wings. My words of warning in Sunday's #BanWildlifeTrade
My thoughts are with Christchurch, New Zealand. We must oppose all forms of terror and hatred.
Very proud to have a small cameo in the divine Joanna Lumley's Trans-Siberian Adventure. On right now.
Today’s front pages. Our campaign to tackle food poverty has raised £10m and delivered 20m meals since March. Thank you, London. #FoodForLondonNow
The illegal wildlife trade very likely produced Covid-19. We can and must end it worldwide. Together with the and , I am issuing a call to action to ensure a future for our planet.
Some fabulous award winners - Vanessa Redgrave, Nicole Kidman, James McAvoy, & more! #ESTheatreAwards
Was Litvinenko murdered by MI6? Interesting in the Mail. Certainly more to it than the generally accepted Putin link dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2
A very happy 5th birthday to , which they said we were mad to launch. Well done and all his team:
Covid has resulted in a new global conservation crisis. We are determined to fight this, for the future of our planet. My op-ed in today’s and . #StopIWT
Powerful interview with on art, the Uighurs and Hong Kong. His artwork goes under the hammer for our ’s #HelpTheHungry contemporary auction in two days.
Well said
I am delighted to announce the appointment of as Editor of the .
I am also very pleased that after more than three years as an outstanding editor, will become Editor-in-Chief.
Wonderful news about Amur leopard birth in Yorkshire. Only 80 left in wild. We have to save these beautiful cats
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The public response to our appeal has been inspirational, and it was an honour to feed our hardworking NHS staff. Today’s Evening Standard. virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLo
This is the challenge of a lifetime, let's unite to feed London during this crisis. Link here: virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLo
2/2 With the right leadership and co-ordinated action, we can fight illegal ivory and save the African elephant from extinction. #GiantsClub
In Gabon, the army are protecting elephants from warlord bands of poachers. I went to visit ind.pn/1AfJkTt
People of France and beautiful Nice will never be cowed by Islamist depravity. These scum need to be mercilessly eradicated
Time and time again Londoners have shown that they are capable of immense generosity and community spirit. As our appeal reaches two-thirds of our goal, I salute all of you who donated, bid and bought in today’s . #FoodForLondonNow
The Queen has been a remarkable symbol of public service and duty. As someone who migrated to this country, I saw her as the embodiment of the very best of Britain and its people. We are forever thankful for these last 70 years.
Let's not pander to those who want to destroy the BBC. Perhaps it takes a Russian to notice we're lucky to have such a fine broadcaster. 2/4
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so desperate to expose their prejudice, yet so keen to quash the truth.
#NickCohen #CathViner
Too cowardly to protect women staff.
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"Having a home provides self-respect & dignity." Falklands hero Simon Weston ind.pn/162hGSS #HomelessVeterans
Poachers and the Covid-19 crisis are hitting conservation efforts across the world. The has shined a spotlight on Mozambique as part of its #StopIWT campaign with
For its xmas appeal The is supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital. Here’s why you should #GivetoGOSH ind.pn/1MynHY1
My thoughts are with all those who are injured and who have lost loved ones in Beirut.
Delighted that the Evening Standard is launching a major investigation into the scandal of food waste
"With skyrocketing energy bills, soaring food prices and spiralling levels of inflation not seen for 40 years, the cost of living crisis will affect all Londoners - but it will not be equally felt." #onthebreadline
