Matt Warman
@mattwarman
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Former Digital Minister and MP for Boston and Skegness; more former journalist.
Joined November 2008
‘Stay alert’ quite obviously means remember to obey the rules. Vast majority of constituents get that and why it’s important. Very clever people on Twitter not so much, apparently.
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Shameful behaviour in the Commons from an opposition that claimed to respect the referendum vote but blocked Brexit; that demands an election but won’t vote for one; that puts placards on seats rather than find solutions - then has the gall to claim politics is not a game to them.
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Utterly baffling that @AndrewMarr9 won’t let @BorisJohnson point out the contrasts between an @Conservatives government and the Marxist, bankrupting, insecure leadership that @jeremycorbyn would provide.
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A number of constituents have asked how I expect to vote in the coming weeks on Brexit. I would vote for the PM’s deal, which takes us out of the EU on time. If it falls, I will vote against an extension to Article 50 and for a WTO exit on March 29th.
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The BBC's decision to press ahead with charging most over-75s the full licence fee is deeply frustrating, as I said in parliament today. The Corporation's settlement - to which they agreed - is generous and sufficient.
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Today MPs debated the security implications of Huawei in the UK's 5G network. I set out the reasons why the Government will always put national security ahead of any other consideration.
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A Fleet St tragedy that my former employer seems no longer to even know what Parliament is for. I’ll vote with the government but questioning the integrity of these good people is anti-democratic madness.
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Lord Adonis claims the biggest Brexit issue of future months will be relationship between Lords and Commons. Actually it will be the relationship between the Lords and democracy. #sundaypolitics.
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If you doubt why we need to leave the EU on October 31st, read this. It is literally democracy that is at stake.
New polling shows that trust in politics has been corroded by the failure to leave the European Union, to the point where 69% of Leavers have no trust in MPs at all. Read more on this alarming statistic in @rcolvile's 'Popular Capitalism' report.
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We must respect 63:37 just as much as we should respect 52:48. Theresa May is the Prime Minister the party has voted for.
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Nobody deserves to be assaulted for doing their job, except apparently politicians.
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Honoured to be asked by @BorisJohnson to join @DCMS as Parliamentary Under Secretary looking after digital. It’s a hugely important area of all our lives, as I know not least from my focus on broadband in Boston and Skegness. Looking forward to getting stuck in.
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Britain would be far further from the end of this pandemic without the immense service of @MattHancock. He has made the right call today.
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Tonight I’ll vote to support Theresa May, the most steadfast, resilient Prime Minister - today the country deserves better than a self-involved Conservative Party.
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As Britain goes forward to seize this new opportunity, we need magnanimity and optimism. Just the right tone from @BorisJohnson.
“When I look at the potential of this country waiting to be unleashed, I know that we can turn this opportunity into a stunning success.”. 🗣🇬🇧 @BorisJohnson’s address to the nation on #BrexitDay.
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Following a donation of £1.5m, apparently Sir Keir is prepared to accede to the demands of Just Stop Oil. Short-sighted, irresponsible and practically guaranteed to make working people poorer. 213,000 UK jobs and £87bn at risk.
🚨 BREAKING: Sir Keir Starmer confirms Labour would follow Just Stop Oil’s policy of banning new oil and gas licences - despite 200,000 British jobs dependent on the sector.
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Barely two dozen EDL supporters marched in Boston today; it is deeply concerning to learn @bbcquestiontime sought to invite them to filming.
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It’s an immense privilege to represent a popular holiday destination but now it is categorically wrong for people to come to Skegness and surrounding areas - for the sake of yourself, your friends and family and our NHS, social isolation is the only responsible course of action.
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Labour has today torn up the immigration policy Sir Keir Starmer announced on Thursday. From the environment to house building and now this, the only consistency Labour offer is constantly shifting policies. Bad for the economy and bad for Britain.
🚨Exclusive. Keir Starmer issues big clarification on @skynews Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips . Says it’s “complete nonsense” that a Labour government would join EU migrant quota system. “We will not part of that (quota scheme)”. “We are not an EU member and that wasn't
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A supporter has been in touch! Huge thanks to @BorisJohnson - the most successful Conservative politician at the ballot box in a generation.
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Here’s the latest update on PPE @ULHT_News from @MorganCEO - very good to see this level of transparency and that there are sufficient supplies. Huge thanks to our local health and care workers.
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I remain totally committed to delivering Brexit, in line with the wishes of 76% of my constituents. That’s why I will vote to keep no deal on the table and against an unnecessary extension. See my full statement here:
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Ministers have a huge opportunity to change our great country for the better. It’s been an honour to serve the government as a whip & to improve our broadband, address cyber threats & grow the digital economy. I look forward to doing all I can on that & more from the backbenches.
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Those who vote against Theresa May’s deal tomorrow will be rewarded with European Elections. No thanks.
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‘Your home is at risk if you vote Labour’ could perhaps be added to mortgage T&Cs.
Labour MP and Corbynista Lloyd Russell-Moyle wants to ‘nationalise’ private homes across the UK by giving councils ‘right to buy them’
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I’ve just spoken to Environment Sec Michael Gove who has been in close contact about the situation in Wainfleet. He was very clear: the @EnvAgency will have access to every resource they need regardless of cost & the first priority will always be protecting lives & homes.
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Labour don’t want to talk about what happens when they run the NHS - ten years of missed A&E targets in Wales. #marr.
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A while ago I was on a ministerial visit with @andy4wm - he stopped an all male photo until we could find, in a room of 400 people, the woman who had been crucial to the project. Not just someone who did the right, decent thing, but someone who struck the right tone. A huge loss.
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The capacity of MPs to be enraged about an EU deal they haven’t read is as disappointing as it is unsurprising. Cool heads in the national interest might be more appropriate.
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The @carriesymonds I know is a professional totally dedicated to the @Conservatives cause. People, whoever they’re backing, that use her to get at others should know better.
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Ahead of today’s votes, I want to let my constituents know that I will be voting for the deal, and to get Brexit done.
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Sir David Amess was a man with a kind word for everybody, a thank you letter for every minister, a note after every reshuffle. His passion for representing his constituency was immense. The very least we can do is the statue to Dame Vera Lynn for which he campaigned so keenly.
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Disgraceful behaviour - again! - from Extinction Rebellion.
This morning people across the country will be prevented from reading their newspaper because of the actions of Extinction Rebellion. This attack on our free press, society and democracy is completely unacceptable.
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The last 30 years of public life has seen a catastrophic undermining of faith in institutions, for good & bad reasons. But today’s Sir Keir Starmer deepfake is a new low, supercharged by AI & social media. Democracy is under real threat - technology to verify content is essential.
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I’ve spent months talking to broadband providers, users, experts & mobile networks. Not one has ever suggested a single element of Labour’s ridiculous broadband proposals. They would make roll-out slower - maybe connectivity feels better when it’s useless but ideologically driven.
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Too many people have been taken in by Russian propaganda. After some of the reaction to the terrible incidents in Salisbury, which could easily have been in Lincolnshire, we need to take action to tackle Russia’s soft influence, especially online. More:
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Boris Johnson has achieved what so many people said was impossible: a new deal that delivers Brexit, and rewrites the backstop. Now Parliament must secure the will of the people.
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It’s a brave MP who calls nearly 22,000 local Conservative voters ‘disgusting’. .
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I would vote in favour of triggering Article 50 if this comes to Parliament. Here is my Facebook post on the matter:
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I’m in Parliament today to support the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill which introduces an opt-out system for organ donation. Tragically over 400 people died last year waiting for a transplant, so this move will not only reduce waiting times for patients but also save lives.
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Updated government guidance couldn’t be clearer: Essential travel does not include visits to second homes, camp sites, caravan parks or similar, whether for isolation purposes or holidays. People should remain in their primary residence.
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My dad was born in 1930, was evacuated, did national service, ran a business and also (once) to be a Tory councillor. I have no idea what he’d make of me or the world today. But if he taught me one thing it was to never give up on things that matter. #fathersday2020
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I have just spoken to Public Health Minister Jo Churchill, confirming that an urgent delivery of vital PPE equipment is now on its way to ULHT. I know how important it is to get this right so that everyone in our vital NHS and care sectors can go to work safely.
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An historic day for Boston & Skegness welcoming new Prime Minister @BorisJohnson to our constituency. Great to host him and Health Secretary @MattHancock at Pilgrim Hospital after £21.3m funding was announced for upgrading the hospital’s A&E. More here:
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In my constituency we pay extra to attract NHS staff, despite having some of the lowest average wages in the UK. Regional pay would mean longer waiting lists for surgery, longer waits at A&E. It would mean a longer wait for an ambulance - that’s lives at risk. It also… (1/4).
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Great to see the Lincolnshire flag flying in Parliament Square today, as part of the display for Historic County Flags Day.
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I’ve voted to change the law to permit assisted dying; I would do so again.
Kit Malthouse MP: It’s time to change the law to allow assisted dying … #AssistedDying @kitmalthouse.
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The damage this policy would do to communities will make hotel use seem trivial, and it will hit areas where housing waiting lists are longest hardest. It will put rocket boosters under discontentment.
According to the Times, @YvetteCooperMP is planning a mass procurement of HMOs, family properties, former care homes & student accommodation for small boat arrivals. This will push up rents & squeeze accommodation in private rented sector. Will also be very expensive. Makes a.
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In Boston this morning a number of people said they were surprised to see an MP out and about - representatives being approachable, available and around is a foundational part of our democracy. Carrying on, safely, is essential. We must work out what that looks like urgently.
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‘Responsible opposition’ would be backing the use of PPE at the right level and in the right places, as per PHE guidance. This is either a misjudgment or a wilful misunderstanding from Keir Starmer.
It is quite frankly insulting to imply frontline staff are wasting PPE. There are horrific stories of NHS staff and care workers not having the equipment they need to keep them safe. The Government must act to ensure supplies are delivered.
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@HBarnes007 As the MP for Skegness I would be interested to hear from you via mp@parliament.uk.
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I’m sad to hear from @morton_wendy that I’ll not be a part of the @trussliz government - I look forward to supporting our new Prime Minister from the backbenches.
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Huge privilege to be re-elected wtih a larger mandate. As I pledged, I will do my best for constituents on Brexit, public services and more.
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Huge news for anywhere with poor 4G coverage.
BREAKING: Poor mobile phone coverage to be a thing of the past as the Government moves to cement £1bn plans to give high-quality #4G coverage to 95% of the UK by 2025 📶. Read in full:
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The harm that Matthew Parris’s article has done to this noblest of causes in a single day is immense. It must not be allowed to obscure the real issues at stake and the nuanced arguments they require.
I feel so conflicted about assisted dying. I’m one of a minority who voted in favour of the last Bill before the Commons. In the last six months I’ve watched two people I loved die slowly and painfully, wishing it could end sooner. Matthew Parris’ argument is chilling.
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Health Secretary Matt Hancock joined me at Pilgrim Hospital today to see how important it is that local services are retained. We visited paediatrics and A&E, met staff and most importantly the patients whose lives would be profoundly affected by increased travelling distances.
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If I could abolish one thing on the internet it would be Verified by Visa.
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I’m grateful to the Prime Minister for paying tribute to everyone working to help those hit by the flooding across Lincolnshire during today’s PMQs. The community has been extremely resilient in very difficult circumstances & all our thoughts remain with those affected.
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A huge honour to be the Conservative Candidate for Boston and Skegness. The campaign starts now.
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‘I was just out walking a dog, Constable, minding my own business, blowing its whistle…’.
🚨 NEW: Nigel Farage tells @LBC that he has had "nothing" to do with the riots in the country at the moment . "This level of incitement to violence against me, which is utterly baseless, has led to a huge increase in my security uptick"
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The polls have just opened across Boston and Skegness. Follow this link to see why you should vote Conservative:
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Christmas Day: a walk on the beach at Skegness, a turkey from Freiston, mountains of local veg from Boston market, and a chance to say a very small thank you to some local NHS workers. Let’s all hope 2021 looks a lot more normal than 2020.
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A better gender balance will make parliament stronger for everyone. Sorry I can’t be at #March4Women
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My review of the Samsung Galaxy S3, updated after living with it. And it's still great. http://t.co/jBhGwnqD.
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Honoured to have been unanimously reselected as Boston and Skegness’s Conservative Parliamentary Candidate - the danger of a Corbyn government cannot be overstated.
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I’ve just finished my day with @EMASNHSTrust at Boston ambulance station. It was hugely educational to see the range of cases they dealt with & my first-hand experience will help me make our case in Westminster & locally. Thanks to all the dedicated staff who made today possible.
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A special guest joins the Boston and Skegness constituency tour
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Government will support work to bust health myths over 5G, which @WHO say poses the same risk as talcum powder and pickled vegetables. There is no credible evidence to back up concerns and huge evidence for the economic benefit of gigabit-capable networks
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Britain’s economic growth in the pandemic wasn’t what Labour gleefully, opportunistically claimed at all. Today’s upgrade from the ONS vindicates the government’s approach, and suggests that current measures too will do what needs to be done.
I'm proud of the support I put in place as Chancellor during Covid. From the furlough scheme to the Culture Recovery Fund, we protected millions of jobs and got the economy growing again. Now, we need to halve inflation and stick to our plan.
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Big thanks to staff @O2 @VodafoneUK @EE @Virginmedia @WeAreOpenreach @NHSuk working around the clock providing connectivity to vaccination sites across the UK - a key part of a national effort.
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Huge news for both Boston and Skegness as @RobertJenrick announces a £25m boost for each town. Recognising that levelling up our towns is an essential part of Britain’s future.
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Good to attend @theRCN Parliamentary drop in this afternoon and speak to members from the East Midlands about training more nurses locally and the need to ensure not only the right amount of nursing staff levels, but also that staff are in the right places for their skill set.
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Good to visit @beeswaxfarming at Carrington today to hear more about their plans, from increasing biodiversity to renovating buildings to provide local housing. Encouraging to discuss their work with @unilincoln on agri-robotics, innovation & higher skilled jobs in agriculture.
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.@michaelgove has set out plans to strengthen animal welfare laws & enshrine animal sentience in domestic UK law. Also increasing max prison sentence for animal cruelty tenfold to 5 years & Courts retaining ability to hand out unlimited fines & ban offenders from owning animals.
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Vital to get past political rhetoric on the NHS - dedicated staff deserve both our gratitude and the financial support only possible with a sound economy.
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Great news for @bostonunited who have been awarded a grant of £250,000 from the @FootballFoundtn Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF) to go towards the club’s new stadium.
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Either Jeremy Corbyn doesn’t know what he thinks about Brexit or doesn’t care that voters know he won’t tell them. Which of those traits even vaguely resembles the leadership we need today? #LeadersDebate #GetBrexitDone.
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Hugely positive news from @O2 - expanding coverage for Britain's staycation summer in 400 locations
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Banning Uber in London damages passengers, and sends a clear message to that digital businesses are not welcome in the capital.
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Further expansion of testing:.
NEWS: If you are over 65, or if you need to leave home for work, and you have symptoms of coronavirus - you or a member of your household can get a test here:
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Great to see the brilliant Lowndes toy shop #openforbusiness in Skegness; looking forward to seeing even more of this brilliant resort back in action in line with @beisgovuk and @DCMS guidance soon
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Decision to ban Uber in the capital damages London and the U.K. globally - frightening taste of what a Labour government would do.
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Great news that 33,166 people in the Boston and Skegness constituency have now had at least one vaccination shot. Huge thanks to the very many people involved in getting to one third on the population already and to all those most at risk.
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If the PM had come back as Emperor of Europe the outers would have complained it was an idea from Rome - superb from @AlecShelbrooke.
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Helpful today to speak, with Lincs MPs & @CllrmHill, to CCG head John Turner, @MorganCEO & others: currently, ULHT has sufficient PPE & spare bed capacity in anticipation of the coming peak of Covid-19. Also discussed volunteers & heroic local staff. You can help by staying home!.
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Delighted to be promoted as PPS to Karen Bradley MP at @DCMS. Vital Gov Dept & grateful for opportunity.More here ➡️
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Britain until very recently was largely free of the radicalised, violent far right. The last few days have challenged that assumption, and it’s down in part to social media. It can and must be tackled urgently, but it’s not just meta and x that enable and licence it.
Breaking:. Keir Starmer warns social media companies and those who run them that violent disorder whipped up online is a crime. 'It's happening on your premises. The law must be upheld everywhere. We will take all necessary action to keep our streets safe'.
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Not all heroes wear capes @Bostonboro @EastLindseyDC.
Thank you to all the local council workers, waste collectors, street cleaners, emergency planners and others who are keeping the country moving during the #coronavirus outbreak. We are all so grateful for the work you do.
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It’s extremely hard to understand why the police would arrest a journalist. I hope a fuller explanation or an apology is provided very rapidly.
Yesterday I was arrested by @HertsPolice whilst covering a protest on the M25. I showed my press card, and I was handcuffed almost immediately. My phone was snatched out of my hand. I was searched twice, held in a cell for 5 hours, and I wasn’t questioned whilst in custody.
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