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@JoJohnsonUK

MP for Orpington & Minister of State for Universities & Science

London, England
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Joined January 2011
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  1. 32 minutes ago

    It’s been an honour to represent Orpington for 9 years & to serve as a minister under three PMs. In recent weeks I’ve been torn between family loyalty and the national interest - it’s an unresolvable tension & time for others to take on my roles as MP & Minister.

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    Aug 30

    📣The Chancellor has announced £400 million in new funding for further education. This will mean: ✅More money to help deliver T Levels ✅More money for subjects including STEM ⭐Find out more👇

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    Aug 27

    .: "The supremely complex Rosalind Franklin Mars Rover is a testament to the strength of the 🇬🇧 space industry, our scientific experts, commitment to and our support for international collaborations in research."

    The rover “Rosalind Franklin” spent the weekend suspended from the cleanroom ceiling at Airbus in Stevenage 🇬🇧 while engineers completed final radar tests before it leaves the UK later today and heads to…
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    Aug 24

    Farewell Arun Jaitley. My profile-interview with him from three years ago. “What will you do when you retire?” I asked. He replied: “I will travel to resorts in the hills and to three of the prettiest places in the world: Austria, Switzerland and Kashmir.”

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  5. Aug 24

    Very sad to hear of passing of India’s former finance minister - a great man who leaves behind many friends in London and will be much missed in UK-India relations.

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    Aug 22

    Jewish student representatives said they felt “reassured” after meeting Universities Minister Jo Johnson to discuss antisemitism concerns on campus this week.

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    Aug 22

    Congratulations to all pupils on their GCSE results today; these results are the culmination of years of hard work. Congratulations also to all teachers who have worked tirelessly - right from Reception through to Year 11 - to support their pupils to reach their potential.

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    Aug 22

    Congratulations to everyone who received their today! This important milestone is only the start of an exciting journey – whatever step you choose next 📚✏️🔧💻 👇

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    Aug 22

    Science Minister set up the Newton Prize to celebrate the best partnerships between the UK and countries across the world to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. 👏🏼 Congratulations to all those shortlisted today.

    📢Delighted to reveal the Newton Prize 2019 shortlist ft. UK and international experts joining forces to tackle health, climate and development issues. £1 million funding to be split among four winning projects! …
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    Aug 22

    Congratulations to every student receiving today. Remember that if you need any help or advice about your next steps, you can call the helpline for free on 0800 100 900. ☎️📚✏️

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    Aug 22

    Good luck to everyone getting their GCSE results today - you should be proud of everything you have achieved 👨‍🎓👩‍🎓

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    Aug 21

    Terrific news. UK tech companies attracted £5.5bn in funding over the past year - a 50% increase on last year - with UK remaining the best place in Europe for global tech investors

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    Aug 20

    Global efforts in quantum computing are not a zero-sum game

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    Aug 20

    Great news that UK startups continue to attract so much investment inc from the US and Asia. What happens in London’s ecosystem is key to Europe’s digital future. That’s cause enough to ensure UK-EU digital trade isn’t disrupted in future ⌚️📱🕹⌨️🖥📈

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    Aug 20

    Vice President led a productive meeting today with Universities Minister , alongside colleagues , , & . We look forward to working together on issues of key importance for Jewish students and academics.

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    Aug 14

    We are pleased to announce we have 18 new engineering Fellowship awardees, each receiving five years’ worth of funding and mentorship to advance their research careers. Find out who are they are here:

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    Aug 15

    Good luck to all students collecting this morning. For many this will mark the life-changing step of going to university. The helpline is open to all students who want support or advice on 0800 100 900
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  18. Aug 15

    Good luck to all students collecting this morning. For many this will mark the life-changing step of going to university. The helpline is open to all students who want support or advice on 0800 100 900

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  19. Aug 15

    Congratulations to all those students picking up their this morning. Great to see a record rate of English 18-year-olds have been accepted into university this year, with a rise in international students choosing to study at our world-leading universities

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  20. Aug 14

    Fantastic to see great A-level results opening up our world-class universities to so many young people. We will ensure they receive the high value, high quality experience they deserve. via

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