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Conservative MP for Chatham & Aylesford. Former Sports minister. Promoted by Robert Findon of Suite 2, Paddock Wood Business Centre, TN12 6EN

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@tracey_crouch
Tracey Crouch
3 years
Ding ding ding...had my last radiotherapy and I'm all done. A massive thank you to the incredible team at MTW & my family/friends for their support throughout. Early diagnosis = better outcomes so check your bits & bobbins & see a GP if your worried. Off now to max out on life 😁
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Tracey Crouch
6 years
It is with great sadness I have resigned from one of the best jobs in Government. Thank you so much for all the very kind messages of support I have received throughout the day. Politicians come and go but principles stay with us forever.
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Tracey Crouch
2 years
Ditto.
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Chris Skidmore
2 years
As the former Energy Minister who signed Net Zero into law, for the sake of our environment and climate, I cannot personally vote tonight to support fracking and undermine the pledges I made at the 2019 General Election. I am prepared to face the consequences of my decision.
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
My last chemo! Thank you to the wonderful team at @MTWnhs for looking after me, my family and friends for their incredible support, the kindness of those who've walked this path before & sent tips & my constituents for their patience. Nearly there 💪
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
Heartbroken. I could write reams on how Sir David was one of the kindest, most compassionate, well liked colleagues in Parliament. But I can't. I feel sick. I am lost. Rest in Peace. A little light went out in Parliament today. We will miss you. #SirDavidAmess
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
Dear Newcastle fans, stop shouting at me. I am doing an unpaid role looking at the future of football. I am not the sports minister. I do not have any powers to intervene in the proposed takeover. I am not "passing the buck" when I have no jurisdiction over the matter. Ta. TC
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Tracey Crouch
4 years
A bit of personal news... Unfortunately I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. It was caught early & am in the hands of the excellent team at @MTWnhs . Full statement below. 1/
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
I did it!! 8 months ago I was finishing treatment, today, in utterly atrocious conditions, I rode 100km & thanks to the generosity of others raised £4480 for Women v Cancer. I was really emotional crossing that line.
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Tracey Crouch
4 years
Confirmed chemo starts next week - which makes the lady shaver I bought 2 weeks ago this year's daftest purchase 😂😂😂
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
On #WorldCancerDay I wanted to remind people to check their bits & bobbins and if you find a lump or are concerned about any other symptoms go get checked out. Early diagnosis leads to much better treatment outcomes. And to those fighting it now, I send love ❤ & strength 💪
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Tracey Crouch
2 years
I actually feel sick hearing the news about Jack Dromey. He was one of the kindest colleagues who didn't define people by party. He was so nice to me & always asked about Freddie & spoke fondly about his own family. My heart goes out to Harriet tonight #RIP
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Tracey Crouch
2 years
You want a job doing, ask a woman 😉
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
Delighted Gov has asked me to lead Review into football governance. I can assure fans that I will work with you, and for you, to consider how we keep the traditions of integrity & fair competition at the heart of the sport. @OliverDowden statement at:
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Tracey Crouch
2 years
Oops, we did it again..... #COYS
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Leah Kreitzman
2 years
Thinking of this elite level Arsenal trolling from @tracey_crouch . Looks like we’re busy on Wednesdays again… #COYS
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Tracey Crouch
5 years
I love that Philip May is in the gallery. What you want most when the shit hits the fan at work is the unconditional love and support from the rock in your life knowing they'll be there for you during and long after.
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Tracey Crouch
2 years
Omgomgomg!! I'm in bits. Not just for the @Lionesses , who were phenomenal, but for every person who believed in women's football long before it was trendy. Thank you to them. And thank you to this inspirational squad of superstars, #WEURO2022 champions 🏆
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
I'm heartbroken to hear the desperately sad news that my colleague Cheryl Gillan has passed away. She had been a great source of strength as we went through chemo together. When she told me she was dying I told her all the nice things I would say so she knew...1/
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
The terms of reference for the fan-led review have now been published. I will be engaging with fans from around the country and at all levels of the game as we look to improve the long term shape of football
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5 years
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Tracey Crouch
4 years
Had second op today. Theatre team sang me happy birthday before I went to sleep & I woke to cake from them & a muffin from the ward nurses! No highbrow conversation with anaesthetist today but I do remember him telling me I had to tweet he's amazing for his WhatsApp group 😂 👋
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
I wasn't going to tweet because I always feel a bit embarrassed to blow my own smoke but I'm chuffed & genuinely humbled to be included in @thesundaytimes Style Mag women of the year. Thank you for including me among so many incredible ladies. Ps check your bits and bobbins.
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Tracey Crouch
5 years
My statement on the Government's welcome decision to bring forward the implementation date for the reduction in FOBT stakes
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Tracey Crouch
4 years
My beautiful baldy twin & the best sister I could ever wish for. Thank you to everyone who donated to her justgiving page - she's raised £1440 for @LPTrustUK - and huge thanks to Joyce at Smartys in Lenham for cutting/shaving 👩‍🦲💇‍♀️
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Tracey Crouch
4 years
The brilliant team at Maidstone did my lumpectomy etc yesterday. Told anaesthetist I was fascinated by his work - the history, the medicine etc - he replied "the amazing thing is we still don't know....." then I woke up in recovery and now I don't know what we don't know!! 😂 1/
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Tracey Crouch
2 years
Agree with @JackieDP here. I had a life coaching session recently and was asked who I admire most in Westminster. @AngelaRayner was my answer. I admire her journey & she puts up with more shit than most. I'd crumble in a nanosecond compared to her.
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Jackie Doyle-Price MP
2 years
Just to say I find @AngelaRayner back story inspiring and I point to it to amplify the message that if you work hard the sky is the limit wherever you start from. The misogyny is unpleasant enough. The snobbery is equally obnoxious
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
Love the birthday tee from my boys 😂 ❤
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
I went to Hobbycraft today to buy a gnome and then paint it in an England kit just so I could say "it's coming gnome" 😂😂 #ItsComingHome
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Tracey Crouch
5 years
A bit emotional after snapping my son's godfather & king of the hashtag @NSoames possibly casting his last vote after 36 years as an MP #goodluckandgodspeedmydearboy
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
First 50k since diagnosis last June. Feels great (apart from I ache like an achy thing already) 🚴‍♀️
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
The @CommonsLeader rang me yesterday morning to advise he would change rules for clinically extremely vulnerable to participate in debates in the Commons but in true @Jacob_Rees_Mogg style wanted to announce to House not press. This was very much pre-PM self isolation news.
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Tracey Crouch
6 years
Both proud & humbled to be appointed #loneliness minister in order to continue Jo Cox's great work & deliver recommendations of the @JoCoxFoundation working in partnership across gov, business & so many brilliant orgs/charities to combat social isolation & loneliness
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Tracey Crouch
2 years
The Queen intro-ing Queen on a teacup with Paddington Bear was what I needed in my life without even knowing it
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Tracey Crouch
2 years
PERSONAL NEWS KLAXON Having paid for it 3 months ago, my new bike is on its way.... I'm ridiculously excited.
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Tracey Crouch
5 years
@halfon4harlowMP @GavinBarwell @DLidington @theresa_may It also makes us MPs look ridiculous. We are elected to provide the solution to difficult issues. We can't just throw our arms up and shout it's too hard, let's ask everyone again. It will damage trust in democracy & in Parliament.
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Tracey Crouch
4 years
First ride out in the real world since I found lump. It was only a short 20k but right now I'm feeling very alive (and very thankful) 🚴‍♀️
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Tracey Crouch
4 years
Raising a cup for @Macmillancancer . The nurses are incredible ❤ #macmillancoffeemorning
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Tracey Crouch
2 years
I've voted for Rose because I am basically in love with her and Gio. Freddie has voted for John & I simply adore that he loves them without having a micro-ounce of understanding the significance. This has been the best #Strictly ever.
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
The builders have gone and everything is back in its place; no more excuses - back on the bike 🚴‍♀️
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
I've been lucky to meet Gareth a number of times and this letter encapsulates everything I've ever thought about him - thoughtful, considerate, passionate, caring. It is beautifully written & I hope every fan reads it.
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
Just minding my own business having a relaxing soak in the bath when......
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Tracey Crouch
4 years
Freddie started it with a snip.... #chemocrop
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Tracey Crouch
4 years
6 ambulances had their tyres punctured last night. I know MPs are supposed to be polite etc but whoever did this is an utter scroat. Just what goes through the mind of someone who does this, nevermind during a pandemic? Thanks to the team for getting them back on the road ASAP
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South East Coast Ambulance
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Six of our ambulances were deliberately damaged overnight in Kent. Beyond disappointed that anyone would do this ever, let alone now when our staff are under so much pressure. Well done to Fleet & Make Ready teams for getting these back on the road asap 1/2
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Tracey Crouch
1 year
A perfect Valentine's Day ❤️
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Tracey Crouch
2 years
Thank you so much for all the wonderful messages re my CBE in yesterday's Birthday Honours. When my 6 year old does good work at school he gets put on the Rainbow so I told him I'm on the Queen's Rainbow. He asked this morning if I'm still on it 🤣 #keepingmegrounded
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Tracey Crouch
3 months
A bit of personal news...
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
My son turned 5 today. He got himself dressed, decided not to wear pants and put his shorts on inside out and back to front. When I pointed this out he said "we're not going anywhere". Hard to argue with that. Happy birthday smart arse 😂😂😂
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
Pleased to publish my interim findings from the Fan Led Review into Football Governance which include recommendations for an Independent Regulator, a golden share on certain heritage issues, much improved governance across football. My full letter is at
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
Both diagnosed at 44, bruised boobs, tears, treatment & side splitting giggles - sharing breast cancer with my friend @paulasherriff and our mission to use our platforms to encourage people to get anything unusual checked out
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
Back to school. I miss him already. 😭
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
First football match in a year and the opposition have withdrawn...we're going to have a kick around anyway!!
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
THREAD: A year ago today I found a lump in my breast. What followed was a whirlwind of operations, chemo & radiotherapy under the brilliant guidance & care of @MTWnhs . A cancer diagnosis has changed my life, much for the positive!
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Tracey Crouch
2 years
In a 70ft long chamber, 600+ MPs sat in complete silence, along with peers and journalists in the gallery, to listen to an unprecedented address from the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. It was extraordinarily powerful #SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦
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Tracey Crouch
1 year
I was thrilled and honoured to receive my CBE from HRH The Princess Royal at Windsor Castle yesterday. It has certainly been a February to remember!
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Tracey Crouch
2 years
I rarely come on here to burn my bra but I would wager that this wouldn't have happened during a major men's football tournament, especially if it affected a likely England game. This punishes women & girls going off to cheer their heroines. Slow hand clap for the men.
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BBC Breaking News
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UK railway workers to stage one-day strike on Wednesday 27 July as part of ongoing dispute over pay, jobs and conditions, RMT union says
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Tracey Crouch
2 years
A thread that's got nothing to do with work but about love.... Each Monday my son packs his teddy Cuddles in my suitcase so that I have "someone to look after [me]" while I'm away in London. Cuddles is gifted with pure selfless sincerity & an act I enjoy each week...1/
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Tracey Crouch
4 years
There is no filter on this picture taken this morning. The stillness of the River Medway providing a perfect reflection of #aylesford bridge
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Tracey Crouch
4 years
Oops, I've accidentally revealed the truth about mums...
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Tracey Crouch
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Horrified. We were supposed to be talking about how great Spain's victory was for women's football but instead it is this. One step forward, two giant leaps back. Come on UEFA/FIFA. It's embarrassing/dangerous. Step up now.
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BBC Breaking News
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Spain football federation accuses player Jenni Hermoso of lying about kiss from its president Luis Rubiales and says it is taking legal action
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Tracey Crouch
5 years
I wanted to say a huge thank you for the kind letters, cards, calls, texts, 3000+ emails, words while out & about. I'm really touched but also heartbroken reading many more stories about devastating impact of FOBTs. I hope Gov changes it's mind & cancels delay in implementation
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
Utterly devastated to hear my colleague James Brokenshire has passed away. He was kind, thoughtful, an excellent MP and just generally a nice guy. My heartfelt love and prayers are with his family and friends
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Tracey Crouch
7 years
This. 😍
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Tracey Crouch
4 years
Thanks for all the wonderfully kind messages. We both really appreciate them. Had a ride before work this morning - got to wave at Parliament from the comfort of my kitchen! The plan is to stay fit, healthy and positive... and make this thing regret taking me on! Back soon...
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
It might be a little different this year but we're still celebrating #ChristmasJumperDay at home, in aid of @savechildrenuk
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Tracey Crouch
2 years
The Grinch of the house said we weren't allowed a Christmas tree until 18th December. Shame he works Saturdays...😂😂
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Tracey Crouch
5 years
👇 This is what respect in football looks like.
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Manchester City
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@SpursOfficial @ChampionsLeague Congratulations guys and good luck.
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Tracey Crouch
5 years
We pulled over for 20 minutes to listen to @bbctms just so we didn't "reach [our] destination" before the end of the cricket. It is days like these that convert non believers into life long🏏lovers
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Tracey Crouch
5 years
Went upstairs to resettle my son and missed 4 goals. I will remind him of this many many times over for the rest of this life.... #MCITOT #COYS
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Tracey Crouch
2 years
Today is my 2nd lumpiversary! I've spent ages trying to think of something profound to say about life, love & gratitude - three things that I max out on now! But can't quite nail it, so instead I'll just say take a mo and check your bits and bobbins...it could save your life
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Tracey Crouch
1 year
I have spoken so many times about the need for a Dept of Wellbeing, one that focuses on reducing costly illness via prevention, that I began to bore myself/stopped. And nobody was listening anyway. This from @johnharris1969 has inspired me to start again
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Tracey Crouch
5 years
Inside Westminster Bubble Tweet Alert: overheard two young researchers to a retiring MP say "this is probably our last jerk chicken" (the canteen's most popular dish among staffers) 💔
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
It was an absolute honour to be part of @KensingtonRoyal visit to @DulwichHamletFC to discuss in further detail the fan led review and it's importance for the future of English football, wherever you sit with the pyramid
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
One advantage of attempting my first 5k run (aka fast walk) in two years is seeing the sun rise. It's going to be a beautiful day
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Travel peacefully Cheryl. I feel blessed to have known you xx
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Tracey Crouch
5 years
On the eve of FOBT stake reduction I just wanted to say thank you to all those who helped secure change, including the brave addicts who spoke out, campaigners, health professionals, parliamentary colleagues & DCMS officials. It was the right & responsible outcome
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
In years to come children will ask "granny what did you do during the pandemic" - "my dear, I cheered on a sausage to win the Masked Singer"....
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
Just a reminder that we may be in lockdown but our health services remain open for business. Check your bits & bobbins and go see your GP if your worried
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
😂😂😂😂🤦🏼‍♀️😂😂😂😂
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Brexit Boomer
3 years
Awkward mistake from BBC News regarding Peter Sutcliffe who did not actually look like Tracey Crouch, the MP fighting cancer 🤦‍♂️
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Tracey Crouch
6 years
Football is not good for your heart rate.... #worldcup
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
England shirt. Dressing gown. It's the future. COME ON ENGLAND #ENGDEN
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Tracey Crouch
2 years
"Proposals will be brought forward to establish an independent regulator of English Football" - Queen's Speech, May 2022 Hurrah!
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Tracey Crouch
5 years
I'm v grateful that I was allowed to say thank you & goodbye to the amazing officials @DCMS (I hope panorama works on Twitter!). We've achieved so much in 3.5 years & am v proud to have been part of the team. I'll miss them all enormously & wish the best of luck for the future
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Tracey Crouch
5 years
Home from Parliament for first time since news of Baroness Trumpington's passing. Found this inside my copy of her book re my appointment as Sports Minister. Love it and her. #trumps
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Tracey Crouch
5 years
This incredible picture from last night's @England game by the team's official photographer @eddie_keogh says it all. There is no place for racism in football #kickitout #apictureisworthathousandwords
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Tracey Crouch
6 years
It's not the result we all wanted. But a huge THANK YOU to the England team for uniting & inspiring us these past few weeks. You should be proud of yourselves because we are proud of you #ENG 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽️
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Tracey Crouch
5 years
Quite frankly if you can survive visiting soft play two days in a row you can survive anything...
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Tracey Crouch
6 years
Delighted to continue as Sports & Civil Society Minister. So much on the agenda for the incredible sectors I am responsible for and am looking forward to continue working in partnership with some amazing people, charities and organisations throughout 2018
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Tracey Crouch
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She was an incredibly inspirational women in politics who fought for the things she believed in. She was always kind and helpful to us newbies. She had oodles of wisdom from her years as an MP which she shared willingly. I shall miss her greatly...2/
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
My son's first home game saw this beaut from Son #COYS
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Tracey Crouch
2 years
Members of the women's parliamentary football team and women's football group have written to the Sports Minister calling for the closure of the loophole that excludes women's football as designated matches, as highlighted by @charlotteharpur
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Tracey Crouch
5 years
If we want people to respect politicians then we need to show some respect to each other
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
As part of #WalktoSchoolWeek it is "superhero" day and a good time to remember not all heroes wear capes....
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
Was worried after my lumpectomy, and more relevantly axillary node clearance, that I'd never climb again. Tonight I joined a women's social climb at The Climbing Experience in Maidstone and did some pinks, purples & even a yellow. Really chuffed 😁
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Tracey Crouch
2 years
Been so busy talking about the Fan Led Review into Football Governance that I've not actually had the chance to tweet the link to the Report! Here it is! If you haven't got time to read 162 pages (boooo) skip to Annex A to see the full recs
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Tracey Crouch
4 years
Third time lucky.... #TeabagChallenge
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Tracey Crouch
2 years
Forty years ago, 8 men on the Penlee Lifeboat went to sea in horrendous conditions to rescue a stricken coaster heading towards the rocky Cornish coastline. They never returned. I tabled an EDM in their memory. We should never forget the bravery of @RNLI crews, past and present
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Tracey Crouch
4 years
Flirt 😐
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Tracey Crouch
5 years
Thank you for all my birthday wishes. Delighted my other half & little man, the most important people in my life, came to London to be with me. Looking forward to spending first red box free summer with Freddie before we start looking at schools #timeyounevergetback #priorities
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
We're ready #ENGSCO
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Tracey Crouch
3 years
Boosted...💉
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