Iain Anderson
@iain_w_anderson
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Chair @ciceroglobal | NED @biztradegovuk | NED @InnFin | NED @univofstandrews | Fmr @GOVUK #LGBT Business Champion
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Joined July 2011
I am delighted to launch my independent report 'A New Partnership - A Long Term Plan for Government Business Relations to power our economy and society' @UKLabour @Keir_Starmer @jreynoldsMP.
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My decision to back @UKLabour leader @Keir_Starmer to restore trust in Government - bring inward investment - and end the culture wars 👇
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It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be @GEOgovuk #LGBT Business Champion. Sadly today I have resigned from that role. My letter to @BorisJohnson here 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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BREAKING 1 - A Government source to me: “Next week Govt is forced to choose between - customs union, confirmatory ballot (possibly both) and no deal. Picking any will divide the party leading to a large number of resignations from govt. We then face a no confidence motion’.
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I’ve been a Conservative for almost 4 decades - I’ve known @TrussLiz almost half that time. I’ve worked with Liz on economic reform and boosting opportunity. She has fresh ideas and real energy. She does what she says and is strong and loyal. Thats why I’m backing #LizForLeader
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I’ve supported the Conservatives for almost 40 years but it’s time for change. We need a new government that prioritises stability and certainty and wants to work with business to deliver growth. That’s why I’m backing @Keir_Starmer @RachelReevesMP @jreynoldsMP and @UKLabour
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It’s just ONE week since polls closed in the General Election - our country already feels so different under a new @Keir_Starmer government - genuinely hopeful for the future.
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Thank you @BBCCasualty for making this important programme - highlighting the heroes of the NHS - and heartfelt thanks to everyone in @NHSuk right now #Casualty
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Latest @CiceroGlobal analysis of likely MP voting in the crucial coming weeks - election klaxon ahead 👇
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I’ve voted Conservative all my life - this time I’m voting @UKLabour @Keir_Starmer - it’s time for change.
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I don’t think this picture was part of the Government’s media strategy for tomorrow’s front pages
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There are many new and constructive conversations to be had, but my view is clear: Stonewall will not invest time arguing with groups who are working to remove trans people’s rights or deny them their dignity.'.
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It’s really simple - you CANNOT be a lobbyist and government adviser 👇.
Lobbyists were given secret access to Covid meetings - The Sunday Times reports #TomorrowsPapersToday
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I am thrilled to become @stonewalluk Chair of Trustees. It is a huge thanks to Sheldon Mills too. I can't wait to support @Nancy_M_K and the team to build new alliances across all parts of society to unleash opportunity for LGBTQ+ people everywhere.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chair of Trustees, former Government LGBTQ+ Business Champion @iain_w_anderson. We're also pleased to announce two new trustees, @SadiqGillani and @TabzOBrien. Read more 👉
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First time @UKLabour voter in a General Election - vote for change #VoteLabour #DogsatPollingStations
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Brave and stronger together - immense admiration for all those who came to pay their respects and honour #AlexeiNavalny - freedom will prevail over tyranny - we must all stand with freedom #NavalnyFuneral 🙏.
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I need your prayers for my mum - having been widowed on Sunday night - she has been formally admitted to @NHSGrampian Ward 102 for urgent treatment - but we are awaiting @Scotambservice to arrive after 10 hours wait - pls help us.
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Yesterday on #BBCLauraK I spoke about a Big Tent for #LGBTQ+ rights. For me that means a real conversation with people who share common values of supporting the happiness, freedom, equity and potential of all gay, lesbian, bi and trans people.
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We need a Mayor that can bring Londoners together - that’s why I’m backing @SadiqKhan #LondonMayor
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So you think we should have a General Election - just look at Prof Curtice number crunching here 👇
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I’m told HMG now readying a mass consumer campaign to get people ready for no deal #Brexit - full blown consumer website and campaign ready for mid January 😳.
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Engineer - businessman - entrepreneur - sailor - fisherman - inventor - mentor - leader - true friend - inspiration - gentleman - Aberdonian - but most of all wonderful husband and father - my noble Dad - our hero - William (Bill) Anderson 1932 - 2021 #RIP Dad
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No gimmicks - a serious government will get investors back to the UK - spot on @Keir_Starmer .
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This story is a travesty of the truth - @stonewalluk has driven acceptance for all #LGBTQ people - @ruth_hunt has been an outstanding leader - and I am proud to support her 👍🏳️🌈 @thesundaytimes
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Hugely excited to be on the show.
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I have always wanted to see the most comprehensive Conversion Therapy Ban for ALL #LGBT people and will be making that case day in day out.
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Next year we will celebrate the anniversary of the scrapping of Section 28. @stonewalluk was forefront in making this happen. I pledge we will bring yet more and more people together to make #LGBTQ lives better around the world
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"I’m thrilled to be chosen as the Government’s LGBT Business Champion! 🏳️🌈. I look forward to working with UK businesses to support LGBT people at work, and supporting @nickherbertcbe with the Safe to be Me: A Global Equality Conference in June 2022.
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Business is watching with horror the resignations now taking place. Yesterday we had a plan and stability and today we do not. There is now no time to negotiate another deal. We thought we had stability - now we have instability writ large #brexit.
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I think we need another Bank Holiday to replace this one 😔.
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This #StrictlyComeDancing 20th anniversary special reminds us all we are SO lucky to have a broadcaster like @bbc 🙏
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“People who leave us never leave us they can come and dance with us again” what a beautiful thought Greg Wise ❤️ @bbcstrictly #Strictly.
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Strong - Kind - Beautiful. My loving - inspiring - caring Mum. My role model in every way. The best friend anyone could have. Fly away to the angels my little bird. Fly away and dance again 💔#RIPMum
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The compassion and sheer dedication of the @NHSGrampian Aberdeen Royal Infirmary - paramedic - Emergency Room - Ward 102 teams - shown to my dad in his last hours this weekend was inspiring - he was surrounded by your love - our family cannot thank you enough ❤️ 🙏.
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Comment to me from inside UK HMG right now “We are less in a holding pattern and more in a death spiral” 😳 #Brexit.
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Have to say @SkyNews is getting its money worth from @SamCoatesSky - he’s been brilliantly analysing the new #BorisJohnsonPM Cabinet non stop since I switched on 👍.
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Just reminding everyone of the long range weather forecast for #generalelection2019 ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ 👇.
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Been told by several industry sectors - esp financial services - that French regulators have been leaning heavily on UK firms to move business in past week.
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With huge thanks to @NHSGrampian - Mum is back home - the care and compassion from the team at Wards 102 and Ward 214 has been just wonderful - THANK YOU everyone ❤️🙏.
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We need stability and certainty from our next Government - that’s why I’m backing @Keir_Starmer @RachelReevesMP @jreynoldsMP to lead our economy to renew growth and why I have signed this @thetimes letter backing @UKLabour
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@stonewalluk has always worked in close partnership with leading organisations from the women’s sector, as part of our commitment to building a world where we can all live free from discrimination and abuse. As Chair I want to continue and deepen that work of collaboration.
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Every Conservative should be rooting for @DavidGauke tonight - compromise not confrontation is key to our politics right now.
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How wonderful to see @ruth_hunt in @UKHouseofLords - a great day for acceptance and tolerance in our national life - proud to know you Baroness 👍❤️🏳️🌈
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After seven months apart through #COVID - wonderful to go paddling in the sea with mum and dad today - counting our blessings #lovelife #family #aberdeenshire
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There is no doubt @RuthDavidsonMSP has been an exceptional leader and is an inspiration - but Ruth you just can't be a lobbyist and a legislator.
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Good to be @10DowningStreet today to celebrate #Pride2021 - much to celebrate but much MORE to do for #LGBT equality here and globally
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Really feel @ITVNewsPolitics @itvnews should have given @tombradby a full hour with @David_Cameron #TheCameronInterview.
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We’ve just cancelled the #Xmas trip to Scotland - it’s the right thing to do - but all I can say is roll on 2021.
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Our latest @CiceroGlobal number crunching on a revised #Brexit deal on an all Ireland basis - looks like it could pass the Commons
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A major collective effort from @GOVUK @FCDOGovUK @stonewalluk @RainbowRailroad @GiveOut_Org and many others to help #LGBT Afghans start a new life in the UK 🇬🇧🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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I want to offer my personal condolences to Brianna's family and friends right now on this heart breaking tragedy and to offer any support @stonewalluk can provide you right now and in the tough times ahead x.
Our thoughts are with Brianna Ghey, a young trans woman, and her loved ones, following her tragic murder in Cheshire. We urge anyone who may have information which will help the police with their enquiries to come forward.
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Have to say @CliveMyrieBBC wins the prize for stunning #Election2020 reports - and tonight he even gets the most stunning set up shot too 😊
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The board and I are so grateful for @Nancy_M_K leadership over the last three years. She is a great campaigner and has played a vital role in focusing Stonewall on achieving impact for our community, whether policy changes that help lesbian and bi women start a family, or.
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Joyous to be @PrideInLondon today with my husband and with @stonewalluk - streets filled with support and love #PrideInLondon 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
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Just a fantastic @stonewalluk Equality Dinner - thank you to everyone who supported us tonight - we’ve raised the roof to support #LGBTQ people in the U.K. and globally - brilliant to have my wonderful husband with me 🙏🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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This is by far one of the most inspiring politicians of our generation - she always focuses on substantive action and not personality attacks - speaking sense again today @jessphillips #SarahEverard #womenslivesmatter
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This is perhaps the most exciting moment of my professional life - meeting my heroes @realBobWoodward + @carlbernstein @washingtonpost #Watergate50 #postlive
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Hugely honoured to become #Freeman of @cityoflondon today - wonderful to have my own family and friends and colleagues @CiceroGlobal @PRGuild supporting me - a magical day
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It is 20 years ago this week we launched @CiceroGlobal - SO proud of our business and our team - and never more than right now ❤️.
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It’s about 400 days since I last stayed overnight in my parents house - and tonight I’m doing just that 😊.
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Well that’s tomorrow morning sorted then. Looking forward to being with @bbclaurak and fellow guests @michaelgove @YvetteCooperMP @PhilipHammondUK @CarolineLucas @DavidHarewood #zacharyquinto #BBCLauraK
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I think this will prove to be a very important tweet from the Lord Chancellor @RobertBuckland earlier this week 👇.
Asked if govt will obey the law if parliament says 'no' to a no-deal #Brexit, Buckland said: 'I took an oath to uphold the rule of law. I take that incredibly seriously as does the government. No question any part of this government would not adhere to the rule of law. Period.'.
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I'm hugely excited and honoured to be joining the @univofstandrews Court - the governing body - as a non executive director and as General Council Assessor [a key liaison point for graduates] #education #university #learning #diversity #entrepreneur
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Britain changes a little more for the better today ❤️🇬🇧
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Latest polling - it’s clear @eleanorSW19 on course to help deliver a new @UKLabour @Keir_Starmer government and be a strong voice for #Wimbledon
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Once again Ken Clarke shows how to keep calm after a eye watering #SpendingReview - with a glass of wine @itvpeston #peston
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Thank you @NHSGrampian - Mum and Dad have just had their first #COVID19 vaccines 💉 - huge thanks @GillWhyte for these pictures and your amazing support 😊❤️👊
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Just recorded @BBCSounds #Brexitcast with @bbclaurak @BBCkatyaadler @adamfleming and @dinosofos - it’s quite clear after the last few weeks we ALL need a drink 🥃- available to download later.
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With economies upturned - this @FT lunch with @StephanieKelton is well worth a read for both the right and the left 👇
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Spending my first #Christmas in London - having lived here for almost 30 years - lovely to be together with my husband - and looking forward to celebrating with family when we can ❤️
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We need a General Election now - not another wasted year for our country.
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You can listen in depth to my thinking on backing @Keir_Starmer here with @bbcnickrobinson 👇.
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I’m looking forward to talking to @BBCr4today @robyounguk around 0615 about this new role - I can’t wait to get started to drive opportunities for all #LGBT people at work.
First UK LGBT business champion appointed
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Saying goodbye to @CiceroGlobal offices today in the City of London as we head to start a new chapter with @havas AMO network ❤️👍
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I’m pleased to say mum is now getting the best possible care.
A businessman has claimed the long wait only ended because he pleaded for help on Twitter. Have you experienced a long wait for an ambulance?
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