#ALevelResultsDay2018 sees a record rate of 18-year-olds accepted to university – with record rates of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds being accepted.

UK manufacturing exports have risen by 12% in the last year, up by over £28.6 billion ⬆️ We're supporting our manufacturing industry, meaning more people have the security of a good job for the 21st century 💪

British goods and services are in demand 🙌 Here's how much 👇

We are pleased to announce that Councillors at Rochford District Council opposed the STP proposals, alongside Southend Borough Council. The plans will now be referred back to the Secretary of State, Matt Hancock.

What John McDonnell won't tell you about Labour's plans. We would all pay the price with more debt, higher taxes and fewer jobs. #Marr

We’re building homes! We also built 2,270 more communal student accommodation units than in 2016-17 👊🏠

NEW STAT 🌟: Since our cuts to stamp duty last year, 180,500 households have benefited. Helping more people to achieve their dream of home ownership 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🔵🌳🔐

NEW: £60m for research into reducing plastic as part of modern Industrial Strategy @GregClarkMP. Could see: 🥤Food scraps turned into environmentally-friendly plastic 🏷️Labels to end confusion over what rubbish goes in which bin ♻️More recyclable plastic telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/12/0…

Maintaining our world-leading police forces is a priority for this government which is why Sajid Javid and I have agreed to a provisional police funding settlement of up to £14bn – up to £970million more than the previous year and the largest increase in funding since 2010.

🗣️ Sajid Javid on our increase in police funding: "More money for local police forces, counter terrorism & tackling serious & organised crime. "It will enable the police to recruit more officers and be better placed to respond to the increasingly complex crimes they face." 👮‍♀️👮‍♂️

Wait... what was that @JeremyCorbyn just said at #PMQs?

The UK's ranking in Forbes' 'Best Countries for Business' in the world: 2018: 1st 🇬🇧 2019: 1st 🇬🇧 We're helping businesses to start-up and grow - meaning more jobs, more opportunities and more tax receipts to pay for the public services on which we all rely.🌳

We've cut income tax for 32 million people 🙌 We all know what Labour would do with our taxes ⬆️... just like last time 🥀

🗣 Rt Hon Kelly Tolhurst on our tech project trials investment: "Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and as part of our modern #IndustrialStrategy, we are supporting them with new investments to boost their productivity and ensure they can continue to thrive in the future."

NEW STAT 🌟: 240,000 first-time buyers have saved money on their first home since we cut Stamp Duty. We're making it easier for people to buy a home of their own 🤝🏘🔵🌳

1. We announced £500 million to build affordable homes across the country 🏠 Because we want to help people who are working hard to own a home of their own 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🔵🌳

New figures show that since 2010, greenhouse gas emissions in the UK have fallen by 23%⬇️ Conservatives are delivering a greener Britain with record amounts of electricity generated by renewables so we can tackle climate change & protect our environment for future generations 🌳

Since we introduced the 26-30 Railcard last month: 🎟️ 125,000 sold already. 🛤️ 30 million miles covered using the cards. 💷 People saving £3.4 million so far. Conservatives are helping more young people benefit from a third off their train travel 🌳

🚨The law changes today🚨 Upskirting is illegal. No one has the right to take pictures under your clothes, without your consent. PLEASE RETWEET gov.uk/government/new… Kerri Holly Willoughby Dermot O'Leary Laura Whitmore ⚡️ @lucyfrazermp Ryantwhelan @citypolice #UpskirtingLaw

We now have record employment in the UK: 32.53 million people in work. 👇 Wages rising faster than inflation. 👇 The deficit at its lowest in 16 years compared to this point in previous years. 👇 Conservatives are building an economy that works for everyone 🔵🌳