DCMS Permanent Secretary

Joined May 2019
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Delighted that the #NationalDataStrategy launches today. Really important step to support recovery from the pandemic & build a world-leading data economy. Have your say: gov.uk/government/consultati… #LTW #TechnologyisGREAT
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V much looking forward to working with @JWhittingdale again @DCMS. Welcome back, John!
I am thrilled to go back to @DCMS at such an exciting time. There are huge challenges facing UK media but great opportunities too. Am looking forward to working with @OliverDowden and the team
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Welcome to @DCMS @cj_dinenage
Exciting new challenges lie ahead!! 🤗
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We will miss you too @Helen_Whately but best of luck at @DHSCgovuk where am sure you will do great work with fellow @DCMS alumnus @MattHancock
Sad to be moving on from @DCMS and all the great people I’ve been working with...and all the exciting and important things we’ve been working on. Thank you all! Please stay in touch.
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Delighted to welcome @OliverDowden to DCMS as our new Secretary of State. Lots to do!
Straight to work on delivering broadband and seizing the huge opportunities the UK has in tech, media and creative industries 🇬🇧 Delighted to be joining @DCMS
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It has been an absolute pleasure to work with @NickyMorgan01 over the last seven months she has spent as Secretary of State at @DCMS. She should be immensely proud of what she has achieved and I am sure she will continue to be an advocate for our sectors in the @UKHouseofLords
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Earlier this week @DCMS hosted @DerekNiemann and Noemie Lopian who shared their families’ experiences of the holocaust and discussed their personal friendship in spite of their radically different histories. It was an honour to meet them both. Thanks @HMD_UK for organising
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This week @DCMS is hosting a range of events to celebrate #TimeToTalk Day, and I was proud to launch our Wellbeing Wall this morning to start a conversation about mental health.
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.@UKYouth is one of several deserving organisations to benefit from £7 million of investment delivered through our Youth Accelerator Fund. Full details here: gov.uk/government/news/youth… #StandWithYouth
30 Jan 2020
We're distributing over £1 million to youth clubs across the country to help deliver extra sessions for young people! 🥳To apply you need to be in the UK Youth Movement which is completely free, find out more here 👉 funding.ukyouth.org/ #StandWithYouth
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A bold vision for the next decade that @DCMS is happy to support #LetsCreate
💥LET'S CREATE: introducing our vision for 2020-2030. What will you create in the next ten years? #LetsCreate
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A significant positive step that will help the Government meet commitments made in the School Sport and Activity Action Plan. #SportisGREAT
We are announcing a £1.6m boost to help schools open up their sports halls and playing fields to sports clubs. ⚽🏉🏑🎾 👉 gov.uk/government/news/schoo…
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Sarah Healey retweeted
As well as creating 370 new jobs in Dundee, the fantastic @VADundee has had a big impact on the local economy and bringing new visitors to the historic Scottish city #CultureisGREAT @UKGovScotland vam.ac.uk/blog/news/75m-econ…
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Sarah Healey retweeted
BREAKING: Investment in #UKtech reached a record high of £10.1bn last year, according to figures out today from @TechNation and @Dealroomco Here are the key facts you need to know 💡
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Delighted that the @E_N_O has announced a scheme to recruit five string players from #BAME backgrounds in an effort to make the opera industry more representative of our society. Increasing #diversity in the arts is a priority for @DCMS and the sector. eno.org/news/english-nationa…
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It’s been a total pleasure working with @NickyMorgan01 as @DCMS Secretary of State. Lots of great things achieved on cultural and digital infrastructure and more. And a little longer to go. Thanks for everything.
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Was delighted to have an opportunity to say a few words before @DCMS’ BAME Network’s live music and poetry night for #BlackHistoryMonth2019. I’m proud of the Network’s work as increasing diversity across the #CivilService is vital if we are to deliver for everyone
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Great way to start the day watching @EnglandRugby beat New Zealand for a place in the Final - roll on tomorrow for Wales and next weekend #ENGvNZL 🏉
The final whistle goes and @EnglandRugby secure their place in Rugby World Cup Final after beating New Zealand 19-7 #ENGvNZL #RWC2019 #WebbEllisCup
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Delighted that @DCMS and @EE @VodafoneUK @ThreeUK @O2 are working towards meeting the demand for mobile connectivity and the Government’s ambition to ensure 95% coverage of the UK #SharedRuralNetwork
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Am excited that @DCMS has the opportunity to be involved in the @UKPavilion2020 at @expo2020dubai, which is now just one year away. Find out more about the programme at bit.ly/UKatExpo2020. #UKatExpo #CultureIsGreat

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Big congratulations to @andy_murray for winning the #EuropeanOpen2019 - showing real determination and courage
20 Oct 2019
🎾 INCREDIBLE 🎾 Andy Murray has won the European Open! This is his first win since March 2017 and his first title since undergoing hip surgery. In full ➡ bbc.in/2MUQrAU
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