Richard Harrington (@richard4watford) 's Twitter Profile
Richard Harrington

@richard4watford

Lord Harrington of Watford. Formerly: Minister for the Ukrainian Refugee Programme, Business Minister and Member of Parliament for Watford (2010-19)

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Lord Moylan (@danielmgmoylan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The first time I have agreed with him. There is an existing process in the water privatisation structure for the appointment of a special administrator. Use it. Don’t bail Thames Water 💧 out.

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Migrants 'trying to cross back over English Channel to Europe because of Rwanda threat', Syrian asylum seeker claims lbc.co.uk/news/migrants-…

Pui-Guan Man (@puiguanm) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ICYMI: Our latest interview is with Lord Richard Harrington, who shares his thoughts on real estate's role in bringing foreign direct investment into the UK ahead of this week's #UKREiiF event in Leeds, the city he was brought up in. >> egi.co.uk/news/lord-harr…

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We've appointed @GregClarkMP as the first Executive Chair of Warwick Innovation District. He will take up the post in October and will be the driving force behind the establishment of the new organisation.  Find out more about Greg's new role ⬇️ warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/…

We've appointed @GregClarkMP as the first Executive Chair of Warwick Innovation District.

He will take up the post in October and will be the driving force behind the establishment of the new organisation.  

Find out more about Greg's new role ⬇️ 
warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/…
ATI (@ukaeroinstitute) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Lord Richard Harrington and Greg Clark MP dropped by for a tour of the Destination Zero Technology Showcase featuring innovative technology from across the industry. 🛩️ #FIA2024 Richard Harrington @GregClarkMP

Lord Richard Harrington and Greg Clark MP dropped by for a tour of the Destination Zero Technology Showcase featuring innovative technology from across the industry. 🛩️ #FIA2024

<a href="/Richard4Watford/">Richard Harrington</a> @GregClarkMP
Richard Harrington (@richard4watford) 's Twitter Profile Photo

My Review on Foreign Direct Investment set out clear and achievable recommendations to drive FDI. These measures were backed by both the then Government and opposition. Yesterday I held a debate to ask what progress there has been in implementing my recommendations.

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"Businesses want the Government to act more like a business." Richard Harrington argues that the UK government must take decisive action to provide businesses with certainty and simplify processes in order to attract and secure foreign investment. commentcentral.co.uk/certainty-is-k…

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I'm very pleased to be joining UKREiiF as Advisory Group Chair. I'm delighted to be part of the future of this leading international forum for the real estate and infrastructure industries. Last year nearly 14,000 people attended the forum and I look forward to another

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As I set out in my Review on Foreign Direct Investment, a serious cross-government investment effort is needed. I welcome Labours plans to take forward this recommendation of a new and improved Office for Investment. This is the model I suggested could help secure some of the

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Our final panel at #CSEP conference is kicking off, chaired by Rt Hon Greg Clark. The panel, ft Anna Nilsson-Ehle, Chi Onwurah 💙, Kanishka Narayan MP and Richard Harrington will discuss the importance of political consensus in supporting long-term, bottom-up sector strategies.

Our final panel at #CSEP conference is kicking off, chaired by Rt Hon <a href="/RtHonGregClark/">Greg Clark</a>. The panel, ft Anna Nilsson-Ehle, <a href="/ChiOnwurah/">Chi Onwurah 💙</a>, <a href="/KanishkaNarayan/">Kanishka Narayan MP</a> and <a href="/Richard4Watford/">Richard Harrington</a>  will discuss the importance of political consensus in supporting long-term, bottom-up sector strategies.
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Encouraged to see confirmation that the Government is advancing with one of the core recommendations of my FDI Review. I made the case that a cross- Government approach was needed where the OFI provides a 'one-stop shop concierge' approach to attract new investment.

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Very pleased that the Government are taking forward core recommendations from my Review on Foreign Direct Investment. Particularly encouraged with what the Prime Minister had to say to The Economist on giving the new roles and infrastructure the authority it needs, as per my

Very pleased that the Government are taking forward core recommendations from my Review on Foreign Direct Investment.

Particularly encouraged with what the Prime Minister had to say to <a href="/TheEconomist/">The Economist</a> on giving the new roles and infrastructure the authority it needs, as per my
Make UK (@makeuk_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🆕 Make UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Lord Richard Harrington as its new Chair. Richard Harrington, a successful businessman, former government minister, and champion of apprenticeships, will succeed Lord John Hutton in early 2025. 🔎Read more here:

🆕 Make UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Lord Richard Harrington as its new Chair.

<a href="/Richard4Watford/">Richard Harrington</a>, a successful businessman, former government minister, and champion of apprenticeships, will succeed Lord John Hutton in early 2025.

🔎Read more here:
Richard Harrington (@richard4watford) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I'm very excited to become the Chair of Make UK , continuing to champion the manufacturing sector which is so vital to the UK economy. As a long term supporter of the organisation I'm looking forward to further supporting their work and the opportunities it provides for