tobycastle
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FCDO Head of News and Press Secretary to Foreign Secretary. Formerly BBC and ITN.
Still probably cycling
Joined January 2009
Today, Ukraine welcomed the first official visit of the UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, @YvetteCooperMP. I am grateful that her first trip was here to Ukraine – a truly powerful signal of support. We had detailed discussions on urgent matters: next steps within the
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An agreement for the future relationship between the EU and the UK in relation to Gibraltar is now a reality. It is a historic agreement.
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This is a critical moment for stability in the Middle East. Prime Minister of Lebanon @Najib_Mikati and I spoke again about the need for all parties to urgently and immediately de-escalate. There can be no more delays, the fighting must stop now.
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An escalation of violence in the Middle East is in no-one's interest. In Qatar and Lebanon, Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy and Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP call for all parties to agree an immediate ceasefire to bring the conflict in Gaza to an end ⤵️
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Kim was quite simply the best of us. Great man and will be a loss to the whole journalistic community. RIP
This is wretched, awful news. Kim was one of a kind: brave, dogged & ubiquitous. Always a joy to land somewhere & find Kim was already on the ground. What a loss.
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Miło mi witać w moich progach Pana Ministra @DavidLammy podczas jego pierwszej podróży zagranicznej. Welcome!
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Mama di pasta is overcooked 🍝😮💨 Thanks for treating us to a banger of a race, @AlbertoBettiol
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It’s sad state of affairs when you can’t go and watch your own team safely from the stands.
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UK Africa Minister @AndrewmitchMP tells the BBC there is "every danger" Ethiopia will be engulfed in famine unless the international community acts. Watch our exclusive report on the ground in Tigray where war & drought are fuelling the food crisis. https://t.co/wCKFmZpSxe
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Incredible footage from the BBC’s Gaza Correspondent Rushdi Abualouf, who is still working amongst the devastation in Gaza.
It’s like an earthquake, driving through the Gaza City southern neighborhood, the scale of destruction is staggering
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Some personal news – I’m leaving the @BBC after 9 years and off to @FCDOGovUK as Head of News & Press Secretary to Foreign Sec. Start later this year and leave with nothing but good feelings for @BBCNews Grateful for a fresh opportunity and can’t wait to get stuck in.
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A few of you have messaged me asking for how to go about applying. Please do join this and hear from the Trust directly. #mentoring @JSchofieldTrust #journalismjobs
We're hosting a meeting tonight for potential applicants to our early career & apprentice scheme. We'll talk you through writing your application, and you'll hear from current participants on what the scheme can do for you. 🕐6pm start Zoom link here
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From turning pro, to the top step of a Grand Tour podium! @taogeoghegan - it's been an incredible ride we'll never forget. Although you won't be in our jersey, we can't wait to see you back on the bike in 2024. Always a Grenadier.
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Today we mark the anniversary of John Schofield's death. He was killed, aged just 29, in 1995 while reporting on the war in Croatia. This charity was founded in his name by @susieschobags & industry colleagues to ensure that his spirit of generosity & kindness lived on (cont'd👇)
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An unspeakable tragedy: Team USA's Magnus White struck and killed on training ride https://t.co/An5hxeYIW2
velo.outsideonline.com
The 17-year-old was training for the upcoming UCI mountain bike cross-country world championships.
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