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Brexit: How to prepare for changes in 2021 https://t.co/BWl7uvN3Ao

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) December 20, 2020

Boris Johnson says coronavirus is spreading "more rapidly" in London, the South East and the East of England because of a new variant

He says "it may be up to more 70% more transmissible [but] there's no evidence that it causes higher mortality"https://t.co/VQFVN57a0p pic.twitter.com/DKjezvqwjh

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) December 19, 2020

UK PM Boris Johnson says planned relaxation of coronavirus rules at Christmas will be restricted to just one day in England, and in large parts of South East it will be scrapped entirely https://t.co/12gxd7xBkC

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) December 19, 2020

The roll out of Covid-19 vaccines in the UK and US has led to many false claims about the jabs

We've looked into some of the most widely shared https://t.co/oCeUaKFwkQ

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) December 20, 2020

https://twitter.com/BBCSounds/status/1339881506987270146

Tier 4 rules could be in place until 'well into February', Government scientist warnshttps://t.co/ala3gz84jh pic.twitter.com/aEz9NIZC7v

— Mirror Politics (@MirrorPolitics) December 20, 2020

UK says new coronavirus strain is more infectious, but vaccines should still work https://t.co/uboFyxwcZV pic.twitter.com/1Brnesm60e

— Reuters (@Reuters) December 19, 2020

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that London and southeast England would be placed into a new higher tier of COVID-19 restrictions because of the spread of a more infectious variant of the virus https://t.co/Yq3RYN0TEm pic.twitter.com/YT9LnmNsU4

— Reuters (@Reuters) December 19, 2020

BREAKING: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has barred indoor Christmas gatherings in London and much of southern England, and says non-essential shops must close to curb rapidly spreading coronavirus infections. https://t.co/WXwOBxgv0u

— The Associated Press (@AP) December 19, 2020

BREAKING:

The Government has announced that London is moving to Tier 4 restrictions from tomorrow morning with households no longer permitted to mix for Christmas.

This is a bitter blow and the whole city will need to pull together to see us through this terrible period. pic.twitter.com/OdTqLKQ8lQ

— Mayor of London (gov.uk/coronavirus) (@MayorofLondon) December 19, 2020

There’s no live New Year’s Eve event to attend in London this year.

With cases continuing to rise in London and the likelihood of further cases over Christmas, my message is:

Stay home this year and tune into BBC One for a New Year’s Eve spectacular.
#LondonTogether

— Mayor of London (gov.uk/coronavirus) (@MayorofLondon) December 19, 2020

Coronavirus UK: Terrifying new mutant virus strain found in London https://t.co/h9c7Nt5RUV

— getp2mask.com (@getp2mask) December 19, 2020

Tory MP admits there could be Brexit food shortages after December 31 https://t.co/MESyaaV7pR

— The New European (@TheNewEuropean) December 19, 2020

U.K. Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said that Britain and the European Union could engage in a series of “mini unilateral” deals if no trade agreement is reached by the end of the month https://t.co/ErcoPvILSm

— Bloomberg Brexit (@Brexit) December 20, 2020

Nicola Sturgeon has announced tier 4 coronavirus restrictions will be applied to all of mainland Scotland for three weeks from Boxing Day

For more on this and other news visit https://t.co/8OWd2TvLrt

— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) December 19, 2020

'In July, Tories voted down amendments in the Trade Bill aimed at enabling MPs to scrutinise trade agreements and protect the NHS from any form of control outside the UK'https://t.co/Z1Rm92jruP

— Sunday National (@SunScotNational) December 20, 2020

As Prime Minister, it is my duty to take the difficult decisions, to do what is right to protect the people of this country. (1/3)

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) December 19, 2020

I spoke to @vonderleyen this evening on UK-EU negotiations, stressing time is short and the EU position needed to change substantially.

Read here: https://t.co/FJsfdFAX2z pic.twitter.com/Bf9ZzukxKj

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) December 17, 2020

As things stand we are still very far apart on key issues. There’s still a deal to be done, but the most likely thing is that we've got to be ready for Australia terms on 1st January.

Go to https://t.co/gxJU2BeRs2 to get prepared. pic.twitter.com/o8DGPZQwiC

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) December 13, 2020

At last year’s election we promised to level up across the country and we are

We’re investing £3.6bn to rejuvenate towns and communities

One year into this @Conservatives government and we’re delivering on the pledges we were elected on, to build a better country for everyone pic.twitter.com/N9gMckTSq6

— Amanda Milling (@amandamilling) December 11, 2020

Even in the middle of this pandemic, the SNP think independence is “the only thing that matters.” pic.twitter.com/HSqRpxODc5

— Scottish Conservatives (@ScotTories) November 6, 2020

https://twitter.com/UKLabour/status/1340587804531826688

General Sir Nick Carter (@DefenceHQ) delivered RUSI's Annual Chief of the Defence Staff Lecture yesterday. Read and watch highlights on our website. Members can watch off the record Q&A too https://t.co/e6TKFqRIG8 pic.twitter.com/ji00fmnoBz

— RUSI (@RUSI_org) December 18, 2020

Cyberattacks on nuclear weapons systems, or even on systems connected to nuclear assets, can dangerously escalate conflict.@ChathamHouseISR research on nuclear deterrence shows there are mixed messages and conflicting views on how best to deter an adversary.

Read the analysis:

— Chatham House (@ChathamHouse) December 18, 2020

Fury from Northerners over fears the south east is spreading new mutant strain across the UK https://t.co/k3BA8yOQ8E

— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) December 20, 2020

In the Sunday Telegraph today: https://t.co/2pcOyYdU7i

— Douglas Murray (@DouglasKMurray) December 20, 2020

https://twitter.com/Haggis_UK/status/1340585740804231168

Those quick to point the finger and shout “selfish!”, from their nice houses, surrounded by family, ought to consider just how much many have already sacrificed. For millions, Government declaring that you’re alone for Christmas this year, within 24 hours, is a crushing blow. pic.twitter.com/TN1xuM29ST

— Darren Grimes (@darrengrimes_) December 19, 2020

https://twitter.com/guyverhofstadt/status/1339891899059073025

The image that will symbolise Brexit in 2021, unfortunately the damage will go much deeper. pic.twitter.com/Vx1NmJMfGj

— Graham Simpson (@grahambsi) December 20, 2020

The Brexit transition is coming to an end, but the Brexit obstacles aren't following suit. https://t.co/sMj3GjCZYF

— Council on Foreign Relations (@CFR_org) December 15, 2020

With Brexit talks between London and Brussels seemingly deadlocked, the EU has published its no-deal contingency plans to ensure that road and air links with the UK can continue in January. https://t.co/mZfaq16X9F

— The Local Switzerland (@TheLocalSwitz) December 10, 2020

Brexit disruption could see food stocks arrive late, 'tatty' or not at all https://t.co/Fhf5ofgcgw via @Yahoo

— LSE Brexit (@lsebrexitvote) December 8, 2020

"Northern Ireland is not ‘sorted’" @hayward_katy https://t.co/DRhItm9BkE

— LSE Brexit (@lsebrexitvote) December 10, 2020

.@swatdhingraLSE on @LBC now talking about new research on how prepared firms feel for Brexit – whether it is deal or no deal.

Read more here: https://t.co/GBkk64TubA

— Centre for Economic Performance (@CEP_LSE) December 7, 2020

"This is not some small, faraway country. It's is one of the most important free-trade deals the EU will close for a long time to come… If we give in too much on level playing field now, it will hurt us for decades to come" – EU official https://t.co/fHziPSytpE

— David Phinnemore (@DPhinnemore) December 3, 2020

"Real sovereignty is about protecting a country’s interests, not simply its borders and laws, and by that measure every form of Brexit now on offer reduces Britain’s sovereignty, and a ‘no deal’ Brexit damages it most."@NickWestcottRAS @lsebrexitvote https://t.co/yDypV5uyJb

— Dr Nick Wright (@NickWrightYAPJ) November 30, 2020

This @lsebrexitvote sums up the key problem in the #Brexit negs-the outdated, outmoded & dysfunctional @Conservatives perspective on sovereignty. I would add an all to evident tendency to underestimate & misunderstand the #EU https://t.co/XSC4dH9DnU

— Brigid Laffan (@BrigidLaffan) November 28, 2020

The EU is now in the middle of two incredibly serious negotiating crises

With the UK on a trade deal;
With Pol & Hu on EU budget & Rule of Law

Do Merkel & @vonderleyen have what it takes to forge a way through? Answer seems far from clear

My latesthttps://t.co/PkqXxHFQOC

— Mujtaba Rahman (@Mij_Europe) November 27, 2020

Back on twitter after a rest. Interesting article from @finn_mcredmond @IrishTimesOpEd and thanks for citing my @lsebrexitvote post!
Brexit has emboldened casual anti-Englishness among the Irish https://t.co/W83i5oEaku

— Etain Tannam (@EtainTannam) November 19, 2020

No, it won’t.

Like really, trust me, it won't change the world.

/1https://t.co/9ieIbAfUti

— Dr Anna Jerzewska (@AnnaJerzewska) November 22, 2020

https://twitter.com/hmtreasury/status/1338818720546893826

The U.K. government is preparing legislation to extend the powers of Britain’s naval police so they can board foreign vessels and arrest EU fishermen if they enter U.K. waters after a no-deal Brexit.https://t.co/dXJ9JyOisw

— POLITICOEurope (@POLITICOEurope) December 12, 2020

Britain’s biggest banks are strong enough to weather the double-blow from the pandemic and Brexit, the Bank of England says https://t.co/oEFasz4xXL

— Bloomberg Brexit (@Brexit) December 11, 2020

"I take it that the prime minister has no idea"

Labour leader Keir Starmer asks Boris Johnson how many of the U.K.'s 50,000 new customs agents, needed after Britain’s final break with the EU, will be ready to go on Jan. 1

Updates: https://t.co/ibOkJqIcNb #PMQs pic.twitter.com/QXPPhUVo6o

— Bloomberg Brexit (@Brexit) December 9, 2020

British carmakers say a disorderly end to the U.K.-EU trading relationship could cost them $74 billion https://t.co/FU7DyObYRz

— Bloomberg Brexit (@Brexit) November 24, 2020

Irish authorities are concerned about a potential ban on some meat exports to the U.K. as a result of Brexit https://t.co/rk55yhDw5T

— Bloomberg Brexit (@Brexit) November 24, 2020

https://twitter.com/uk_domain_names/status/1336488136130646018

Now is the time for the public and businesses to get ready for the Australian option on January 1st. pic.twitter.com/lLJfmIy9XI

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) December 10, 2020

Brexit reality – Did anyone actually believe EU funds would be replaced ?

Cornwall to face 'significant' funding cut

Cornwall "significantly worse off" after Brexit, receiving just 5% what it needs to replace EU funding, according to a local councillorhttps://t.co/OD5EGKVyRY

— BremainInSpain #FBPE (@BremainInSpain) December 12, 2020

Don't let them get away with blaming the EU – Johnson and his backers always wanted a no-deal Brexit – we have always remained hopeful that those who knew the truth would be able to bring compromise but it looks like that is now fading. #HoldThemToAccount https://t.co/debWLrUOh4

— BremainInSpain #FBPE (@BremainInSpain) December 7, 2020

9 things you need to know about the 2019 General Election

Just a 1.3% increase in votes gave Tory landslide.

Around 14.5 million voters are now unrepresented across the UK (i.e. they didn’t pick the one winner in each seat.)#ElectoralReform Society https://t.co/OZ6Ixu4I9u

— BremainInSpain #FBPE (@BremainInSpain) December 12, 2020

Unbelievable – Scotch eggs: 10-fold surge in demand for 'substantial meal'

The food wholesaler Brakes, works with 50,000 pubs across UK, saw a 10-fold increase in demand for the pork & breadcrumb-covered eggs since the lockdown in England ended last weekhttps://t.co/J9o0EisKG9

— BremainInSpain #FBPE (@BremainInSpain) December 12, 2020

Macron warned as UK armed forces puts 14,000 on standby – Brexit fury on British seas https://t.co/spcxJWZL7b

— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) December 11, 2020

Macron rages at UK in explosive Brexit rant and demands 'fair deal' for French fishermen https://t.co/NyUZZU9AI9

— Brexit Home (@BrexitHome) December 11, 2020

Preparations for a Brexit IV: views from Austria, the Czech Republic, Finland, Greece, and Malta (05/27/2016) | @LSE

This stunning video shows how our researchers are using drone technology to protect orangutans in Borneo, in a citizen science project led by @solomilne from @UoABioSci https://t.co/ciaMpQ9AxB #UTE2019 @BritishEcolSoc https://t.co/qYlwHgYST1

— University of Aberdeen (@aberdeenuni) April 10, 2019

UK economy needs coordinated support for invention AND innovation – excellent blog from @tim_minshall, Head of @IfMCambridge #innovation #ukmfg @Cambridge_Eng https://t.co/nSIHqlzdN0

— Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) (@IfMCambridge) October 21, 2019

When Bio Meets Technology: Biohybrid Neural Interfaces https://t.co/AsG0jtqohn @rochford_amy @AlejCarnicer @Ben_Curto @baronedg @Cambridge_Eng

— George Malliaras (@GeorgeMalliaras) September 14, 2019

Black researchers across Cambridge University on how they worked towards their current roles: What inspired and motivated them? https://t.co/t5oyQ6Hgga @Gates_Cambridge #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2019

— Cambridge University (@Cambridge_Uni) October 13, 2019

An AI-powered 'GPS' for chemistry could speed up the development of new medicines. https://t.co/TKkYTcB7hl #CambridgeAI #AI @DeptofPhysics @Catz_Cambridge

— Cambridge University (@Cambridge_Uni) September 3, 2019

Congratulations to all early-career researchers who have been awarded @ERC_Research funding! Eight Cambridge ECRs will study everything from new materials to cosmology to the placenta: https://t.co/n4m1TISDBU

— Cambridge University (@Cambridge_Uni) September 4, 2019

"Magnetism in two dimensions is almost against the laws of #physics, but in this material, it seems to be true." https://t.co/BezkVD5S5Q

— Cambridge University (@Cambridge_Uni) February 1, 2019

Listen to our very own Man of Steel, Harry Bhadeshia, talk to the @NakedScientistshttps://t.co/Vmlac16Yf1

— Cambridge Materials (@cu_mat) March 21, 2019

Professor James Elliott could have a big impact on our use of plastics. The Fitz Fellow's research looks at developing recyclable or environmentally degradable materials. More: https://t.co/xkeBxGzqHA https://t.co/5EOwGP1y2e pic.twitter.com/CMnzwZAkvE

— Fitzwilliam College (@FitzwilliamColl) July 18, 2019

https://twitter.com/lucyfyson/status/1194597341359222785

What's wrong with #Facebook and what we can learn from its mistakes, according to #IFOx2018 speakers: https://t.co/IB4Vlo4tBp @ComputerWeekly Includes @sivavaid @vidunarayanan (@oiioxford) @Nigel_Shadbolt Helena Webb & @Marenka (both @CompSciOxford) @Oxford_IF

— SA Mathieson (@samathieson) December 4, 2018

Great to see the @HYPED_Hyperloop team star in this video of @RichardLochhead MSP's visit to the School last week! The Minister came to speak to the team following their latest success in reaching the @SpaceX 2019 international finals in California this summer. https://t.co/DN3EfIA5xr

— School of Engineering (@SchoolOfEng_UoE) March 27, 2019

Sea monster sightings in the 19th century were influenced by the discovery of ancient reptile fossils, new research from the University of St Andrews and @unisouthampton has discovered.https://t.co/NuOAB3xX2z#evertoexcel pic.twitter.com/m4Gqny5bWO

— University of St Andrews (@univofstandrews) April 23, 2019

More than 100K people are now on the @thameswater social tariff which sees their #water bills cut by 50% after the company increased its direct contact with customers @WWTmag @WaterWatchdog @British_Water @Ofwat @CitizensAdvice https://t.co/h0k4cP8rHy pic.twitter.com/v2emDkit8C

— Qa Research (@QaResearch) October 23, 2019

https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1125719193389813761

Japanese pharmaceutical company to move its European HQ from London to the Netherlands in preparation for Brexit.https://t.co/KFnyV28Uvt

— Scientists for EU (@Scientists4EU) March 11, 2019

The first issue of our new, gold open access journal for the nanoscience community is out now.

— Royal Society of Chemistry (@RoySocChem) January 16, 2019

Introducing the #thinklist — 20 most influential faculty thinkers on issues of responsible business in social media.

We celebrate @ProfStrachan who ranked 2nd. Thank you for ethically shaping the field of #EnergyTransition.@ethicscrane @BathCBOS
https://t.co/CPgW7w9I1v

— The Voda Foundation (@Voda_Foundation) April 6, 2018

The end of the Brexit transition period could have consequences for shipping the vaccine from Belgium and Germany https://t.co/D7lfYpQ6jg

— The New European (@TheNewEuropean) November 11, 2020

Covid: 55 deaths 'could have been prevented' but patients were denied life-saving drug dexamethasone | writes @JonMitchell_ITVhttps://t.co/h06wj1G9Pq

— ITV News (@itvnews) November 13, 2020

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　https://twitter.com/LeaveEUOfficial/status/1338053940672344065
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　https://twitter.com/brexit_sham/status/1340568479032877056
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　https://twitter.com/ExcludedUK/status/1340584600217772035

Serco, one of the UK companies which runs the coronavirus test-and-trace scheme, said it will award bonuses totalling £5m to its staff. (BBC News)

3 million #ExcludedUK

Nuff said. pic.twitter.com/DL9OxZs6Of

— Tony Robinson OBE Co-Author of The #Happipreneur (@TonyRobinsonOBE) December 17, 2020

Statement from the Dutch government saying the coronavirus mutation from the UK has also been found in the Netherlands. Air travel from the UK is now banned. pic.twitter.com/z50D9kflH1

— BNO Newsroom (@BNODesk) December 20, 2020

Dutch government bans air travel from UK after discovering virus variant https://t.co/hj6iMkZfwP

— Sky News (@SkyNews) December 20, 2020

The Danish #Ambassador to the UK, Lars Thuesen has written a highly relevant news story regarding the #EUSettlementScheme.

This is necessary to get into the UK from 31. December 2020

Read more here: https://t.co/UKP7hvfdKe

— theDKUK (@dkuk_the) December 20, 2020