Rt Hon Sir Greg Knight
@GregKnight
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Historic vehicle campaigner. President of FBHVC. Former Member of Parliament and government minister. Musician and writer. Contact: [email protected]
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Joined July 2008
Today at 1:45pm, subject to weather, serviceability, and operational requirements, RAF aircraft will take to the skies above London and over Buckingham Palace to celebrate 80 years since Victory in Europe. #VEDay80
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And in a big gear change - Asda under Allan Leighton is trying to wrestle back its reputation as the price leader at the pumps. Cutting 4p this morning as oil prices fall. RAC reckons it should be 6p https://t.co/bSJqHFSrpV
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A PRICE war is kicking off at filling stations around the country. Petrol and diesel will be 4p a litre cheaper at Asda when its forecourts open today. And there are hopes fuel prices will drop fur…
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This is sad news indeed. Tim was passionate about radio and was a very talented presenter
We're sad to announce our friend and colleague Tim Jibson has passed away at the age of 76. Tim presented shows in the 70s and 80s before moving to Viking Radio and then founding KCFM. Here’s Tim talking about his early days at BBC Radio Humberside: https://t.co/m0wk4e2dmD
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‘This Is Music’ Report Reveals Sector Contributes Record £7.6 Billion To UK Economy and total UK music industry employment in 2023 hit a record 216,000 (full-time equivalent posts) – up 3% from 210,000 in 2022: https://t.co/JOofzwaYsy via @UK_Music
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20.11.2024: UK Music, the collective voice of the UK music industry, has released its annual economic report, This is Music 2024. The report outlines the huge economic contribution the UK music…
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.
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🚨 Did you know that 1 in 7 UK adults have been targeted by pension scams in the past year? Fraudsters are preying on people's hard-earned savings. Don't let them steal your future. Learn how to spot a scam and stay safe. 👇 https://t.co/LtojcmLWLo
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⚠️ A livery yard with approx 40 horses found numerous lanterns across its fields on Saturday (17 August) They frightened the horses, with some going through fencing, and others stressed causing colic... They've also had no rain, so ground could've set alight! Don't set off sky
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Members highlighted key farming issues with Farming Minister Mark Spencer, Sir Greg Knight MP, Graham Stuart MP and East Wolds and Coastal Councillor Charlie Dewhurst at JSR Farms Ltd in Driffield yesterday. Topics discussed included flooding and fairness in the supply chain.
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Today the Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt set out his Autumn Statement to the @HouseofCommons. Here’s what you need to know 👇
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Consultation launched to ban wet wipes containing plastic
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A consultation on banning wet wipes containing plastic across the UK has been launched today under plans to tackle plastic pollution and clean up waterways.
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Thanks for coming. Your attendance was much appreciated.
What a privilege it was to be asked to speak to an all-party group at the House Of Commons alongside @mikebrewer last night on the importance of the historic vehicles sector to the UK & beyond.
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This is to be welcomed: Free access to cash protected
gov.uk
The vast majority of people and businesses are set to be no further than three miles away from withdrawing cash under a new framework set out by the Treasury.
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At last. Some progress on the implementation of my Act of Parliament to make parking fairer: Private parking code of practice: call for evidence
gov.uk
The government is seeking to gather evidence to inform our review of parking charges and debt recovery fees in the private parking industry.
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Together with Dame Diana Johnson MP, Lia Nici MP, Holly Mumby-Croft MP, Karl Turner MP, Stephanie Peacock MP, David Davis MP & Emma Hardy MP who chaired, met Director General of BBC, Tim Davie & Director of Production, Jason Horton, to express our strong support for local radio.
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Pleased that the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition ) Bill has just passed through the House of Commons. It now goes to the House of Lords for their consideration.
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In the House today to support the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition ) Bill.
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Pleased to serve on the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill Committee to back the ban on the import of hunting trophies to protect endangered species -and good to see such cross-party support. The Bill now goes to its next Parliamentary stage.
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Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. We remember the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators, all victims of Nazi persecution and the victims of subsequent genocides. #HMD2023 #HolocaustMemorialDay
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On this #RemembranceDay, the House of Commons pays tribute to the service and sacrifice of those who heroically fought to defend our nation and continue to do so. Big Ben will strike 11 times at 11am to mark the start of a national two minute silence. #LestWeForget
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Deeply shocked and saddened by the death of my dear friend Leslie Phillips. A delightful character actor, a great charmer and a most amusing raconteur.
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