
Peter Ricketts
@lordrickettsp
Former diplomat, Chair @LordsEUCom, Vice-Chair @RUSI_org, Hon Pres Normandy Memorial Trust. Author of ‘Hard Choices’. Views strictly my own!
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19-02-2016 19:57:18
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Well Sophy Ridge … there is a bit of a difference between storing it in a warehouse in Bayeux and bringing it to Britain for the first time in 950 years and letting millions of people see it!


We recently signed a five year partnership agreement between FrancoBritishCouncil and Government of Jersey and were glad to welcome three Jersey professionals on our Young Leaders programme. As they found, this can lead to interesting encounters! bbc.com/news/articles/…

Our youngest Franco-British Young Leader discusses foreign policy with the President of France. This is a programme which can lead to memorable encounters! FrancoBritishCouncil

What a week! Young and Local Leaders met Emmanuel Macron Keir Starmer, our 🇬🇧 Chair Peter Ricketts named Envoy for the Bayeux Tapestry, brilliant visits and an amazing selfie! Vive l'amitié ! (Pic 3 ©️House of Commons)


The task of weaning Europe off over dependence on U.S. military support is indeed immense but there is progress. Very good piece by Peter Ricketts on the UK France discussion of nuclear cooperation. on.ft.com/4kCGIwX

