Lauratems
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It wasn’t built by Jews escaping the Holocaust it was built by Jews escaping pogroms. #JUSTSAYING
AOC: “This city was built by the Irish escaping famine, Italians fleeing fascism, Jews escaping the Holocaust, Black Americans fleeing slavery and Jim Crow, Latinos seeking a better life, Native people standing for themselves, Asian Americans coming together in QUEENS, in
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A positive way to start the day: Every morning, when you wake up, make it your first thought to remember that tea and biscuits exist. #BlessedAndGrateful
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History happening slowly and then all at once….
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The governments of the Republic of Mauritius and the UK gave a statement on the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia.
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RT @DavidLammy: Today the UK has reached an agreement with Mauritius, securing the vital military base on Diego Garcia. Our deal, supporte…
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UK and Mauritius have reached a historic agreement to secure the strategically important UK-US military base on Diego Garcia.
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We celebrated HM The King’s Birthday last week! A celebration of 🇬🇧 🇲🇺's strong partnership and the past year’s successes. Thanks to HE President @PrithvirajsingR, the Hon. @KumarJugnauth, the Hon. @ManeeshGobin & all esteemed guests who joined us! #AYearofSuccess
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UK continues to support Mauritius to lay groundwork for accession to @OECD Working Group on Bribery. This Group is the gold standard on anti-corruption monitoring. 🇬🇧 applauds 🇲🇺 mission to accede. 🇲🇺 can count on us in the fight against corruption. @KumarJugnauth @FCDOGovUK
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Proud to be working in a ‘green dot’ country with @UKHCCharlotte at the helm
Update: map showing all countries (in dark green) where 🇬🇧 ambassador/high commissioner/governor is a woman, including dots for territories too small to feature on such a small map, plus countries where a woman is non-resident rep (in light green) @AlysonKingUK
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Interested in joining a bunch of lovely smart people on our board to help set Spotlight’s strategic direction and oversee our work? We’re looking for new trustees
Passionate about fighting corruption in the UK? We are looking for two new Trustees to join our active and dedicated Board and play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting Spotlight on Corruption's work. Apply here 👇 https://t.co/13pVXVO8Xr
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UN #ResidentCoordinator 🇲🇺🇸🇨speaking @UNODC organized ARINSA regional meeting emphasized asset recovery is at its core a #development issue protecting #humanrights with #partnership key to success
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Travel update: we advise against all but essential travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. We advise against all travel to Gaza. If you are a British national in Israel or the Occupied Palestinian Territories, you should register your presence to receive
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Fab, funny set by @AlexEdelman tonight at the @MenChocFactory. Fellow Red Sea travellers and radio 4 listeners should check it out
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In two weeks’ time, the UK is hosting an International Conference on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict. We will ensure greater justice for the most vulnerable and put survivors' needs first. #PSVI #ForSurvivorsWithSurvivors
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📺 ECCT Bill Committee Evidence Session 📺 @susanpjhawley, Executive Director of Spotlight on Corruption and former Co-Chair of UKACC, makes the case for raising the incorporation fee for Companies House and to properly fund the changes being implemented within this Bill.
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"Roughly 35% of the additional money we are borrowing is for unfunded tax cuts. "Cutting taxes for the wealthiest is a display of the wrong values." Extraordinary from @michaelgove - clear signs of a rebellion brewing from senior backbenches. @Haggis_UK
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An important day, @Lauratems
ON THIS DAY - In 1980, Sylvester Stallone and Michael Caine were in Hungary to film drama "Escape to Victory." #OnThisDay
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Fucking hell Tom. I don’t need this right now.
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Just tried this with my Greek details and it works. Massive, dangerous loophole. Hilariously ironic, for a party wrapped in flags and faux patriotism, to give random people with a fiver abroad, more say in who gets to be PM, than actual UK voters. Any comment, @andrew4pendle?
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