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Business Leader believe business a force for good. Education & Science to change world for better. Chair ICCUK|Board:S&Co|Pres.SCI|Past Pres CBI

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@drechsler_paul
Paul Drechsler
6 years
Put another way Canada £948,000 India £1,637,000 China. £2,461,000 Europe. £17,317,000 The UK exports more than 10 times more to the EU than to China, 25 times more than to Canada and 40 times more than to India - going to take a long time to catch up
@LiamFox
Sir Liam Fox
6 years
BREAKING: New @ONS statistics show exports of goods and services at record high. In 2017/18, UK exports grew faster to: 👉Canada, up 12.7% 👉 India, up 31.8%, 👉China, up 15.3%, than to EU ( up 10%) @tradegovuk
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Paul Drechsler
7 years
@sajidjavid An MP of your talent should rise above ideology and lead based of fact, analysis and evidence - all of which favours a customs union. Always happy to discuss,
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
The perfect strategy for inhibiting businesses from investing in the UK. How do we expect to invest more for NHS if less tax collected due to less investment & less jobs. This country needs Ministers to be enthusiastic champions of business as found in most other countries
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ChukaUmunna
6 years
This is ridiculous nonsense from a cabinet minister who should know better - instead of parroting Johnson, Fox, Davis and Gove, why don’t you stand up to them and put the interests of the country first @jeremy_hunt . The idea @Airbus and others should be muzzled is undemocratic.
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
Myth: 👉We need to be outside EU to grow international trade Fact: 👉We export 55.4% of our exports outside EU while in EU
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Department for Business and Trade
6 years
It's been two years since the UK voted to leave the EU so we're setting the record straight on some common myths #FreeTradeUK Myth 👉 Most of our exports are to the EU Fact 👇
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Paul Drechsler
2 years
United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland - Is no one else fed up with the whole country being held to ransom by a bunch of hardline MPs who never agreed what Brexit actually meant never mind what a good Brexit might look like. Please set the 67 million hostages free
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
My main Brexit concern is impact on investment; conversation last night with Finance Director - ‘we have just switched a £250m investment circa 2000 jobs to Europe - uncertainty over future EU relationship left no choice’ - how many other decisions just like that? Project Reality
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Paul Drechsler
4 years
So pleased to see #TroubledBlood by Robert Galbraith is this weeks @thesundaytimes Fiction Hardback Bestseller for @jk_rowling I hope the result lifts her spirits & reassures her respect and freedom of speech is neither dead nor close to being defeated - even by bullies
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Amanda Craig
4 years
This is the letter in defence of ⁦ @jk_rowling ⁩ in ⁦ @thesundaytimes ⁩ that I signed with many other authors, actors and artists who hate bullying and misogyny. RT please and add your name online.
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
You could not make this up - it’s the ‘Siren Voices’ from the Cabinet that are undermining the Prime Minister. Businesses are major stakeholders in this process. In my view we have a duty to speak up - before more damage done or its too late.
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
As business voices are ‘dismissed’ as unworthy or irrelevant it might be worth noting: Three quarters of all UK tax revenue (£500 billion) is supported by activities of private sector companies – through the taxes they pay, the jobs they create and the products they make - handy
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Paul Drechsler
2 years
Read this heartfelt story that reflects so clearly the loss of moral compass, the real disconnect from communities and little understanding of the huge personal losses experienced by so many - does nobody care anymore? @BestForBritain
@BestForBritain
Best for Britain
2 years
We are not like them. Remember that. @guardianletters
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🎯 This really matters ‘In the UK, the non-profit FullFact has reported that as many as 50 MPs — including two prime ministers, cabinet ministers and shadow cabinet ministers — failed to correct false, unevidenced or misleading claims in 2022 alone’ 👇 @FT
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Paul Drechsler
5 years
Once again @bankofengland Governor speaks truth to power, & we are about to learn about the full extent of ‘the kindness of strangers’ no deal is nonsense
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BBC Radio 4 Today
5 years
"No-deal means no-deal. It means there's a substantial change in the trading relationship with the EU" @bankofengland governor Mark Carney refutes Boris Johnson's claim that the UK could get a "standstill" on its current trade arrangements. Full interview at 0810 #r4Today
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Paul Drechsler
3 months
Every business leader I speak with is super positive & optimistic about @Keir_Starmer who in two weeks has re-established the @10DowningStreet role as serious, statesman like, diplomatic & leader of UK for nation and all its citizens - refreshing/ energising
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Keir Starmer
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A pleasure to speak with His Majesty The King following the meeting of the European Political Community today.
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Paul Drechsler
5 years
This is essential reading for everyone who believes in the rule of law, the importance of truth and the value of integrity. There is NO public mandate for no deal, there never was. Great job by @BBCPolitics on fact checking.
@BBCPolitics
BBC Politics
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Brexit: Did Dominic Raab warn of no-deal during referendum campaign?
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Paul Drechsler
3 years
Tough decision, right call @SadiqKhan @MayorofLondon in requiring wearing of masks on public transport - CONFIDENCE is the vital and essential ingredient for fast successful economic recovery of London. Meanwhile @TfL doing great job on hygiene, cleanliness & service
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Paul Drechsler
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On 🎯 @pmdfoster 'But if a Starmer government is serious about being the fastest growing economy in the G7 then key questions about Brexit will have to be confronted. To govern is to choose' The truth = SM/CU would provide single biggest boost to UK economic growth - no doubt
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Paul Drechsler
3 years
@Channel4News Chris Whitty @CMO_England is outstanding in his clarity of thought, communication & messages -a brilliant leader at most critical time - huge respect for his integrity & willingness to tell it like it is. U.K. so lucky to have him & @NHSEngland
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Paul Drechsler
5 years
Thank you; Serious message from @DavidGauke who until recently sat at the top table. He knows, he understands and he has no reason to scare people - but he takes his responsibility as an MP seriously. Jobs and livelihoods are also sure to suffer and most for the least advantaged.
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David Gauke
5 years
On #r4today , (1) Chief Medical Officer says a no deal Brexit puts patients lives at risk (2) ex-MI6 chief stresses the importance of security co-operation with EU and that a no deal Brexit means we have to ‘start again .. with a blank sheet of paper’. Should be taken seriously.
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Paul Drechsler
7 years
Evidence not ideology: Why a customs union is best for Britain via @CBItweets
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Paul Drechsler
5 years
Great to see @IanDunt holding back this week; ‘constant lies,irresponsibility,low grade,dreadful babbling,dimwit nonsense,moral abyss,completely basic & inane,utter failure,toad,eye of newt, hogwash & lies relentlessly every day’ citizens taken as fools?
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Paul Drechsler
5 years
I could not agree more with @DavidGauke - it is time for responsible political leadership by ALL - statements that incite anger, greater division & that encourage civil unrest however subtle or even unintentioned present great risk to our shared future & a UNITED Kingdom
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David Gauke
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This is not on. A clear attempt to undermine respect for the judiciary, questioning the motives of the judges, encouraging others to pile in. Not how a Government should behave.
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
Whatever your point of view we should all celebrate the fact that young people are now engaging and trying to influence their future - Brexit is all about the future - their future - listen to them
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For our Future's Sake
6 years
GOOD MORNING. We’re on the front page of the Observer today, with 120 elected student leaders representing nearly 1 million students calling for a #PeoplesVote on the Brexit Deal. For our Future’s Sake. Join us at #FFS
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
Out for quiet afternoon walk with my daughter for her future’s sake ⁦ @FFSake_ @sophie_drex - ‘her future - our choice’ ⁦ @OFOCBrexit & met so many really nice friendly people - so much in common - nice to see @STWolpers from @London_First
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Paul Drechsler
5 years
It has been my privilege & great joy to serve @TeachFirst @TF_Ambassadors who are the force for good & change to enable a fair education for all. 🙏 😊
@TeachFirst
Teach First
5 years
Today is Paul Drechsler's last day as our Chair after six years at the helm. Thank you, @drechsler_paul , for your determination to make sure every child has a fair education. You’ve been a tremendous driving force behind Teach First. We wish you all the best for your future 👏
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
It’s time to listen to realities - failure to achieve frictionless trade & regulatory alignment is a real & present risk to JLR, it’s supply chain partners & all others in automotive sector. Great admiration for CEOs who speak out
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Paul Drechsler
1 year
🎯 @pmdfoster ‘Global scientific talent is highly mobile and collaborates across borders. By staying out of Horizon the UK is pointing a gun at its feet — and now we’ll have to wait until autumn to see if Sunak is really prepared to pull the trigger’ while others speed ahead
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Paul Drechsler
3 years
Masks: I cannot think of any company that would adopt a safety policy that applies to everyone except the board or except the leadership team. Find me one quote that suggests this is any sort of example of leadership - it is far far beyond belief
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BBC News (UK)
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Masks mandatory for everyone in the Commons - except MPs
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Paul Drechsler
4 years
@NicoleSykes_ This is a brilliant thread and so impressed you have learned so much about the charity sector already. You make a great business case for support. Do not underestimate how poorly understood or appreciated charities are - more important than any time in past 30 years
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
As business voices are dismissed as irrelevant it might be worth noting: Three quarters of all UK tax revenue (£500 billion) is supported by activities of private sector companies – through the taxes they pay, the jobs they create and the products they make - 27,000,000 employees
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Paul Drechsler
3 years
Honoured to have met and seen performances by ⁦ @IsaacHdezF ⁩ - a fantastic dancer and sad to hear he is leaving ⁦ @ENBallet ⁩ - a great gain for San Francisco and a fabulous ambassador for Mexico - best wishes
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
Not sure about others but I am wondering if there is something in this ‘we are a different generation’ stuff - they look and sound like the United Kingdom we are all so proud of - perhaps the time has come to let the next generation decide on the future they want @FFSake_
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For our Future's Sake
6 years
"We are different to the generation before us. And so is this campaign." Enjoyed the #PutItToThePeople march yesterday? Re-live an amazing day, with a video shown yesterday, from @FFSake_ and @OFOCBrexit activists, on why this generation wants a #PeoplesVote . #FFS
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Paul Drechsler
4 years
@lionelbarber Leadership is about setting the standards, it;s about tone from the top, it’s about the culture we want for our team, organisation, community and nation - this feels like Barnard Castle 2
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Paul Drechsler
4 years
Special day as daughter Sophie adopts puppy, both born on Teesside. Unsure what to do on way back as we pass so close to Bernard Castle - still not possible to stop with old friends or stay overnight. So pleased to have eyesight good enough to see huge joy and happiness!
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Paul Drechsler
3 years
This is what happens in absence of an Industrial strategy - a key flaw of ‘Levelling up’ is its failure to consider that the U.K. has to compete and win globally ⁦- strategic competition is from outside U.K. @pmdfoster ⁩ is right on target via @FT
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Paul Drechsler
2 years
A human being of great distinction as a Leader, coach, advisor, speaker, author, psychologist, teacher, professor and company director @JohnAmaechi tells of ‘humiliating’ Heathrow search
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Paul Drechsler
4 years
@RidgeOnSunday @simoncoveney Sophy - great questions: Fair point; If you renege on a deal you made with me just one year ago, why should I trust you on any future deal? How can reputation as great champions of the rule of law be maintained if we deliberately break an international agreement?
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
This analysis makes one wonder if more of us should be listening to ⁦’For our Futures Sake’ @FFSake_ ⁩ and ‘Our Future Our Choice’ ⁦ @OFOCBrexit ⁩ - it is their future that will be most affected by decisions on Brexit, if not completely ruined by ‘no-deal’
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Paul Drechsler
3 years
Right on target @SadiqKhan London = ‘a place that is not weakened by inequality or division but strengthened by our diversity, our unity & our sense of common purpose’ @London_First @MayorofLondon @citylordmayor @standardnews
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
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An incredible day.
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Paul Drechsler
1 year
Read this brilliant piece by @pmdfoster very carefully it captures the essence of the nonsense on political focus on numbers rather than society, economy and need. So many weak arguments go unchallenged- while competitor nations behave smartly and with sensitivity
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Peter Foster
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🚨🇬🇧🇪🇺🚨It's 'back to the future' on immigration and #brexit for this week's briefing, where everything has changed since 2016, except for the Conservative right. With assist from @anandMenon1 @SophieStowers on public attitudes to immigration. AND...1/2
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Paul Drechsler
5 years
At last, recognition of business as a powerful force for good @joswinson “to tackle biggest challenges we face I know government & business need to work together” claiming title ‘the natural party of business’ #CBI2019
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Paul Drechsler
2 years
Congratulations @AdrianGONeill on fantastic five years as @IrelandEmbGB Ambassador to U.K. @simoncoveney made brilliant speech and so good to see some of U.K. most respected politicians to mark occasion - AngloIrish relationships deep and wide 🇬🇧 🇮🇪
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
Contingency plans are not happening for majority of small firms - they won’t happen - serious casualties ahead. Economic vandals must not allow UK to fall into ‘no-deal’ - attached ⁦ @CBItweets ⁩ brief is very clear.
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Paul Drechsler
5 years
Once again ⁦ @ChrisGiles_ ⁩ does great job gathering the facts. We have not left yet; lost GDP growth so far = £100Bn?, Investment flatlined & Sterling down 17% - so much for project fear - this is reality, Yellowhammer = tip of iceberg? via @FT
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Paul Drechsler
4 years
Lots of chatter re levelling up. Surprised there is not much more in support of Universities as most powerful engine for education, innovation & growth in challenged cities & regions. Priority must be to level up nationally and compete globally. Do we undervalue our Universities?
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Paul Drechsler
7 years
We are reaching new lows in our democratic processes - far far away from British Values - reason to be ashamed as evidenced by @SamCoatesTimes rightly promoted by @thatginamiller
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Gina Miller
7 years
What is happening to our country when politicians behave with such utter contempt. It is people's lives and safety that they are toying with in a power game. Stop now!!
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Paul Drechsler
7 years
Looking forward to feast of enthusiasm, determination @TeachFirst #TFChallenge the Impossible - END Education Inequality @sse
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
The best way to start a week - with 3000 teachers ⁦ @TeachFirst #tdc2018 in ⁦ @leeds arena⁩ - the most important profession to ensure a Great British Future
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Paul Drechsler
1 year
Right on target; like watching a slow car crash @pmdfoster and another reason why Immigration narrative and policy is self harming 'The looming financial crisis at UK universities'
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
DG of CBI, @cbicarolyn told the @dailytelegraph ‘The CBI’s view… is that there is a non-ideological and practical solution that is staring us in the face: that we stay in a customs union with the EU unless and until there is an alternative that is workable’ @MetroUKNews
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Paul Drechsler
2 years
@vicderbyshire @BBCNewsnight @BBCTwo 5 Prime Ministers, 7 Chancellors, 6 Foreign Secretaries from the same political party would suggest Brexit is not going very well. It might suggest that Brexit was never defined and arguably still isn’t while its economic impact is abundantly clear @DeborahMeaden
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Paul Drechsler
3 years
Struggling to do the maths; estimated shortfall of 100,000 HGV drivers and government solution in a crisis is 5,000 visas, with a message ‘you are very welcome here but you must be out of the country by Xmas Eve’ - unbelievable
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BBC News (UK)
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Hauliers and poultry workers to get temporary UK visas
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Paul Drechsler
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Important argument ⁦ @AnnaSophieGross ⁩ ⁦ @pmdfoster ⁩ - Universities are jewel in UK crown & major contributor of added value to the economy - the debate about axing graduate visa routes is crazy & MORE self inflicted harm ⁦ @SCIupdate @FT
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Paul Drechsler
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Whatever your politics respect for @SadiqKhan @MayorofLondon unambiguous about his commitment to 'no child going hungry' in London; starting with free school meals - an essential action for a fair and equal education @felixprojectuk
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Sadiq Khan
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No child should go hungry in our city - and I know from my own experience that free school meals can be a lifeline. Good to be back in Battersea speaking to families about how we've extended free school meals - saving families up to £1000 per child. Labour in power delivers.
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Paul Drechsler
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These comments should not be dismissed - this business leader is serious, very serious, he cares about impact - a lone voice who speaks for many in manufacturing. He’s right & risk of extinction of great UK auto industry remains @JLR_News ⁩ ⁦ @FT
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
Full of admiration & respect for Sir John Major; a brilliant piece - his clarity of thought, honesty & integrity are just the ingredients this great nation needs at such an important crossroads. ‘The cost of a bad decision now is too great’ ⁦
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
History will show the Mark Carney as a Public Leader in 2018 prepared to be honest despite torrent of abuse, insult & disrespect such honesty will bring - careful, he will be vital to navigating unnecessary harm that may lie ahead - people who don’t own houses will be hurt most
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Laura Kuenssberg
6 years
Meanwhile sources confirm @thetimes story that Carney warned Cabinet today house prices could drop by as much as 35 pc over 3 years if no deal - worst case scenario he said Bank was prepared for
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Paul Drechsler
2 years
Great piece ⁦ @DanielThomasLDN ⁩ ⁦ @pmdfoster ⁩ look at investment chart - 40% below trend - fact not fiction - Future is less about business finding their voice and more about government finding their ears - before it’s too late
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Paul Drechsler
2 years
Is there no one out there with experience of and who knows how to negotiate with Trade Unions with respect, careful listening & an ability to solve together huge issues. This is NOT the 1970s (I was there). These are decent people doing their jobs professionally as Union Leaders
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Sky News
2 years
ASCL General Sec, @RealGeoffBarton on teachers' strikes: 'We went into those talks in good faith, they were bizarre and surreal in many times, but we did not play the union barons and we gave an absolute evidence based case.' Sky 501/YouTube
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‘Public don’t link Brexit with failing economy - BECAUSE they are not being invited to by politicians’ ⁦ @GeorgeWParker ⁩ in excellent @FT film about the inconvenient truths of Brexit - greater examples from ⁦ @pmdfoster @BCCShevaun ⁩ ⁦
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Paul Drechsler
1 year
No #IndustrialStrategy results in daft policies ‘Smith @wellcometrust calculates that a 5-year global talent visa for a scientist, their partner and two children has leapt from £13,400 to £20,900’ when we are competing with countries that warmly welcome talent @pmdfoster 🎯
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
Important conclusions presented by ⁦ @JamesBlitz showing what better understanding does to nonsense around ‘no-deal’ ⁩ in this context ‘short term’ consequences may be 5-10 years - OK if you don’t need a job - ‘chaotic & damaging’ an understatement
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Paul Drechsler
8 months
Brilliant piece @matthewsyed on 🔥 on 🎯 ‘the fact that no mainstream politician dares to mention our fundamental challenges shows just how much of the electorate is living in a dreamworld. It’s time to wake up’ read it all 👇
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Paul Drechsler
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One of his best @dsmitheconomics 🎯 “Taken together, the evidence points to a significant long-run output cost of Brexit, broadly consistent with the range predicted by prior studies". Yes - and nothing less than a 'Marshall Plan' will deliver recovery
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Paul Drechsler
1 year
“Getting the basics right seems worth a try” target @TimHarford ‘overrating the UK’s economic power has become an excuse for self-inflicted injuries, such as leaving the EU’s single market’ via @FT
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Paul Drechsler
3 years
Wonderful opportunity to celebrate - warm welcome, brilliant service happy people & very happy customers ⁦⁦ @DandDLondon ⁩ restaurant fantastic capital city - #LetsDoLondon
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Paul Drechsler
7 years
If you have any role or responsibility in relation to Brexit then read the attached to ensure you are well informed about Customs Union
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Paul Drechsler
5 years
‘No-deal Brexit is a tripwire into economic chaos’ - impacts brilliantly summarised by ⁦ @CBItweets ⁩ / it’s the human side of this tragedy that is so easy to miss; jobs lost & livelihoods ruined for poorest in society via @FT
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2 years
Honoured, delighted and thrilled to be @TeachFirst Gala Dinner hosted @citylordmayor Mansion House - inspired by pupils, teachers @TF_Ambassadors - so happy to be back among you - THE most important leaders in U.K. @russellhobby @London_First
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
Leadership at last, well done @JustineGreening - ‘Getting Brexit right for the British people is above party politics, the National interest has to come first’
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Paul Drechsler
4 years
Recommend Teesside as place for ⁦ @RishiSunak ⁩ ⁦ @hmtreasury ⁩ - fantastic countryside, excellent transport links, brilliant ⁦ @TeessideUni ⁩ ⁦ @mimauseful ⁩ & energetic enthusiastic Mayor ⁦ @BenHouchen ⁩ - he gets stuff done via @FT
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Paul Drechsler
1 year
I received this message today 'My sister lives in a town in Luxembourg where 50% are foreign. At the weekend they held a ceremony in the town square where they welcomed all the new people who had moved there this year and celebrated the countries they came from' Whose smarter?👇
@BBCr4today
BBC Radio 4 Today
1 year
“Every single person living in Britain today is the descendant of an immigrant.” Paul Drechsler, Chair of the International Chambers of Commerce UK, says it’s important we change the 'nasty' narrative in Britain about migration. | #R4Today
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Paul Drechsler
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“The message has gone out; ‘you are not welcome here’ I am already being told by people around the world (in a fiercely competitive university market) that students are going to USA, Canada, Australia’ @munirawilson 🎯👇 A U.K gift of Soft Power to competition? @bbcquestiontime
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Farrukh
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Munira Wilson, "Foreign students cost us £4 billion but bring in £40 billion, so net gain of £36 billion to our economy.. There's a 173,000 asylum backlog which is 5x what it was in 2017, the Home Office is broken." #BBCQT - Follow for more
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Paul Drechsler
3 years
This is a perfect illustration of what integrity means and why dismissing the rule of law has consequences on lives, livelihoods & reputation
@DavidGauke
David Gauke
3 years
“We did the referendum, come on, you’ve got to do it and it’ll be great fun to smash all those ***** again”. As one of the ***** who got smashed, my thoughts for @newstatesman on the Johnson/Cummings approach to Brexit & the Irish border.
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Paul Drechsler
5 years
“Usually lying had consequences in politics. When a politician did it, it was held up to them by journalists and generally considered to make them look bad” brilliant by @IanDunt - if lying does not matter rule of law does not exist - is anyone minding the shop?
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Ian Dunt
5 years
The will of the people is not singular. It is plural, diverse and often contradictory. We have a mechanism for expressing it. It is called parliament
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Paul Drechsler
5 years
Brave move by @Anna_Soubry @Femi_Sorry so right to highlight & point out the WORST aspect of this Brexit saga - people encouraging & promoting racism, hatred & anger - this is NOT acceptable, this is ugly populism doing great harm, this not Great Britain
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Anna Soubry 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇦🇪🇺🖤🤍
5 years
Solidarity with my friend @Femi_Sorry No one should have to put up with this revolting racist abuse. Wigmore, his mate Farage et al do not represent the majority of British people & it’s time we stood up to them beginning with reporting this to Twitter & the police #notinmyname
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Paul Drechsler
10 months
@Juergen_Maier @RishiSunak It's time @RishiSunak changed his team - this is the least Prime Ministerial New Year statement ever. It's also bad business, bad for economy & and gift to our competition for university students
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
‘Talk of a no-deal Brexit is lunacy and it’s killing business confidence’ Powerful piece by ⁦ @dsmitheconomics ⁩ - harsh reality of escalating uncertainty & nonsense of ‘no-deal’ serious mid term impact investment impact ⁦ @thetimes
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Paul Drechsler
1 year
Excellent interview @pmdfoster with @gideonrachman on Post-Brexit Britain ''like a frog being boiled slowly ' 'we need to have a conversation' & we need a vision, a strategy & a narrative
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Paul Drechsler
4 years
A Big Day for @tcddublin as it chooses 45th, and first female, Provost - congratulations to @LindaDoyle and also to two other fantastic candidates @janeohlmeyer @LindaHoganTCD - all three outstanding professors & leaders of distinction
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Paul Drechsler
2 years
@RealGeoffBarton Yes; a good reminder - 5 Secretaries of State in past 12 months (or is it 6), 10 in past 10 years and 38 in past 60 years - says everything about UK Governments’ attention and priority for education. It’s time for a long term strategy, cross-party ownership and modern governance
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
Many people turned up ⁦ @Embamexru ⁩ to say ‘gracias y hasta la vista’ to Ambassador ⁦ @JulianVenturaV ⁩ the newly appointed Deputy Foreign Secretary for Mexico - thank you from all ⁦ @CBItweets
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Paul Drechsler
5 years
Great words by @DavidGauke reminding us of fundamental British values ‘And we must reject the idea that experience and evidence mean nothing. If we fail to do so then we will end up applying hopeless solutions to imagined problems. What we need is to relentlessly focus on reality
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David Gauke
5 years
My speech at last night’s Lord Mayor’s Banquet. Seems to have caused a bit of a stir.
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Paul Drechsler
2 years
Excellent piece @pimlicat "Productive international relations require stability, pragmatism, and good faith – all previously British virtues" and are essential to growing international trade
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Best for Britain
2 years
Despite the objections of Alrene Foster, all US Presidents should want the UK and the EU to have a more constructive relationship; it enhances both and strengthens global liberal democracy against rising authoritarianism. - @pimlicat on Biden's visit
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Paul Drechsler
2 years
This is an excellent piece @pmdfoster right on target illuminating reality of views of many CEOs, especially those leading UK subsidiaries of International Companies. Impossible for CEOs to voice such concerns in public in a ‘if you are not with us, you are against us’ system
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Peter Foster
2 years
🚨🇬🇧🇪🇺🚨it’s out. My latest @ft Britain After #Brexit briefing: “Headaches in the boardroom…why the UK is becoming increasingly uninvestable. A distillation of chats with chief execs on the fringes of Tory conference. Some hard things to hear tbh.
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Paul Drechsler
1 year
@GeorgeWParker @pmdfoster It's a cracker! From a careful student of all Brexit entailed - a thoroughly honest assessment that will upset anyone who dislikes - an honest assessment! Importantly - lots of ideas on positive practical actions that can have immediate economic benefit - time to move forward
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
A feast of facts on immigration by @ChrisGiles_ once again fact & analysis can inform sensible policies & promote appreciation & respect for all who contribute to U.K. economy
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
Story of outstanding & humble school & community leader @TeachFirst ⁩ Ambassador (Alum) David Benson - inspiration to School Leadership Teams across country including 39 ⁦ @TeachFirst School Principals⁩ - as School ‘comes home’ to foot of Grenfell
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Paul Drechsler
1 year
While in USA @RachelReevesMP gave a speech full of energy, enthusiasm, ambition & compelling vision for UK and its people. At its heart a commitment to Modern Industrial Strategy in partnership with business 🎶 🎼 🎵 ‘Securonomics’ via @uklabour
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Paul Drechsler
7 years
Well done to @RBS Chairman for speaking up and outlining business realities of Brexit for Financial Services; urgency for damage limitation
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Politics Hub with Sophy Ridge
7 years
'We will lose jobs in the City and at RBS as a result of Brexit' - @RBS Chairman says damage in banking will be "considerable" #Paterson
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
When did governance in the UK change from leading ALL the people to leading less than 1/3rd of the population - it’s time to govern ALL 67 million, not just 17.5 million #StopTheClock find a solution on which there is hope for future economic growth, prosperity, success & unity
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Paul Drechsler
3 years
I wish I was visiting #Teesside today with @Lord_Bilimoria @cobrabeer for @CBItweets lunch in partnership @TeessideUni and with the great champion of Teesside @BenHouchen so much to celebrate & see @mimauseful @TU_NHC & even better future in hands of @teessidesu graduates
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Paul Drechsler
4 years
Feast of humility & wisdom on #Marr from @JeremyFarrar stresses vital importance of Trust, Test, The Vulnerable, Vaccine (open / global access)- everybody made mistakes, must learn lessons, be open to all possibilities, AND don’t ever underestimate power of respiratory disease.
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Paul Drechsler
4 years
An outstanding interview @JohnAmaechi by @DavidLammy “Black & Brown people - you are not delusional” “Our experience is not a myth” “We are not trying to turn a page, we are trying to close the book” respect & appreciation for such thoughtful comments @LBC
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APS Intelligence
4 years
Full interview and accompanying article of @JohnAmaechi 's stirring condemnation of the Government's #InstitutionalRacism report is now up on @LBC at: Please share widely!
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Paul Drechsler
6 years
Great to be reminded of what a great statesman looks like - Sir John Major so clear with @AndrewMarr9 and his most important message: “If we crash out people who have least will be hurt the most”
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Paul Drechsler
1 year
Being part of the Horizon Programme is an essential ingredient for a Science Superpower. The case for remaining in the programme was made very clear before the referendum and just about every day since - at a time of such rapid technological change every day matters. @SCIupdate
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Peter Foster
1 year
🚨🇬🇧🇪🇺🚨 latest #Brexit newsletter is out. EXC Deep dive into why UK negos on joining Horizon science programme are so tough. Tl:dr the UK had a worse deal than all the other ‘Associate’ members. I explain why. /1
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Paul Drechsler
4 years
@Samfr Sam, watching all your comments with respect and huge interest. This represents everything you and so many care about ‘every child, no matter their background should have equal opportunity’ In Covid19 year 2020 let the teachers decide - top 3 most trusted profession in UK
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Paul Drechsler
4 years
Delighted to see @BenHouchen leading with commitment & determination to attract @hmtreasury to #Teesside & proudly supported by @TeessideUni @durham_uni offering partnership & brilliant enthusiastic talent @teessidesu
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Ben Houchen
4 years
💪PLAN TO BRING TREASURY TO TEESSIDE GETS STRONGER💪 Our plan to bring Treasury North to Teesside has had another boost today as major universities across the region have come out and backed my plan.
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