Portmouthian, patriot and therefore by necessity panglossian. Group Director of Communications DEFRA @DefraGovUK
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
19 Jul 2024
Mary Creagh MP @MaryCreagh_ has been appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
12 Jul 2024
The work to save and restore nature has now begun.
Secretary of State @SteveReedMP met environmental NGOs to discuss how.
@friends_earth @GreenAllianceUK @GreenpeaceUK @nationaltrust @Natures_Voice @theriverstrust @WCL_News @WildlifeTrusts @WoodlandTrust @wwf_uk @WWTworldwide
ALT Secretary of State Steve Reed and Baroness Hayman pictured with leaders from 11 environmental NGOs. The Secretary of State and Baroness are seated behind tables with four of the leaders. Seven of the leaders are stood behind those who are seated. They are in a well-lit office space and everyone is smiling at the camera.
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
11 Jul 2024
Today the Government is announcing its first steps to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas.
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
5 Jul 2024
It is the privilege of my life to lead this department and serve our great country.
The work starts now.
5 Jul 2024
Steve Reed OBE MP @SteveReedMP has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs @DefraGovUK.
ALT Steve Reed OBE MP appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
6 Jul 2024
On behalf of everyone at @DefraGovUK, I'm delighted to welcome Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs @SteveReedMP Steve Reed.
Many congratulations. We look forward to working with you.
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
12 Jan 2024
We're supporting British farmers to look after the environment.
Hear @SteveBarclay and @BenAdamsAgri talk about why nature friendly farming is so important, and how Ben's farm has benefitted from #SFI. 🌱
Find out more about our farming schemes offer: defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
7 Jan 2024
The Prime Minister @RishiSunak's visit to Osney in Oxford today demonstrates this Government's commitment to supporting communities to deal with #flooding impacts and helping them to recover.
7 Jan 2024
In Osney today I saw the work the @EnvAgency and emergency services are doing to deal with the impact of the flooding.
People in affected areas in England can apply for financial support so they can recover quickly.
Local councils will announce details soon on how to apply.
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
6 Jan 2024
Today, I’ve been in Lincolnshire to see devastating impact of #flooding.
We’ll do all we can to help communities rebuild & recover.
Across country, @EnvAgency are working hard to minimise impacts but please take care as flood risk continues.
Check ➡️ gov.uk/check-your-risk
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
6 Jan 2024
#Flooding continues to affect communities so we’re helping people to recover and rebuild.
We’re activating the Flood Recovery Framework so households, farmers, businesses and communities most impacted will benefit from Government funding.
More here 👉 gov.uk/government/news/gover…
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
5 Jan 2024
Farmland and rural communities have been impacted by recent heavy rainfall & #StormHenk.
In many areas, farmers play a vital role in protecting communities from flooding, which is why we're committed to supporting them through the impacts of storms.
I explained more on @BBCNews
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
5 Jan 2024
Today, I've visited Nottinghamshire to see first-hand effects of #StormHenk, speaking with residents who have been impacted.
@EnvAgency are working round the clock to minimise impacts of flooding.
Please check flood risk in your area ➡️ gov.uk/check-flood-risk
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
4 Jan 2024
Great to kick off 2024 by attending @oxfordfarming, where I announced the biggest upgrade to UK farming schemes since since leaving the EU.🚜🇬🇧
From media interviews to delivering my speech and chatting with delegates, take a look at my day ⬇
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
4 Jan 2024
The biggest upgrade to the UK’s farming schemes since leaving the European Union has been set out by the Environment Secretary @SteveBarclay at the 🚜@OxfordFarming Conference today.
Swipe for some of the key updates below 🔽 gov.uk/government/news/bigge…
#OFC24
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
17 Dec 2023
While at #COP28 @SteveBarclay visited @IGSfarm’s ReFarm, witnessing first-hand how innovation in agri-tech can increase productivity and benefit the environment 🌍
Watch to find out how vertical farms are water and energy efficient and strengthen food security ⬇
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
10 Dec 2023
At #COP28, we announced our support for The Global Ecosystems Atlas 🌍
Led by @GEOSEC2025, this project will map the world's ecosystems in unprecedented detail and help countries deliver our shared commitments to protect and restore nature.
earthobservations.org/atlas/
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
10 Dec 2023
Environment Secretary @SteveBarclay met with his Ukrainian counterpart, Minister @RuslanStrilets to sign an environmental protection pact – support for restoring Ukraine’s contaminated agricultural land and nature, devastated from Russia’s illegal invasion. #COP28
ALT The UK's Environment Minister Steve Barclay and the Ukrainian Environment Secretary Ruslan Strilets shake hands in front of a green wall with the COP28 logos partially visible behind them. Both men wear suits and ties. They are standing in front of one another and are looking directly at each other.
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
9 Dec 2023
We’re protecting the habitats of some of the world’s most endangered species 🐅
At #COP28, we announced new details on measures to assure British shoppers that goods using products like palm oil and cocoa are not linked to illegal deforestation.
➡️ gov.uk/government/news/super…
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
9 Dec 2023
At #COP28, we put nature at the heart of our climate change action.
🌴 New details on measures to tackle illegal deforestation
💚 A roadmap to safeguard 30% of our land for nature by 2030
🌊 New investments for ocean and marine habitats
Read more: gov.uk/government/news/super…
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
30 Nov 2023
Today Environment Secretary @SteveBarclay set out his vision for the future of agriculture at @CLAtweets #RBC23.
He announced almost £45 million of funding for innovation projects and solar, robotic, and automatic equipment to support farmers and rural businesses.
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Christian Cubitt retweeted
28 Nov 2023
One of my priorities as Environment Secretary is to listen to rural businesses and communities across the country.
It was great to see first-hand how Defra works with family farms like @ProagriLtd to drive food production and build sustainable businesses. 🌱
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