Sima Kotecha @sima_kotecha Twitter profile

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2 years

Vera’s just crossed Ukrainian border .. with her cat Galacia

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When mum forgets what I do for a living ..

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EU lorry drivers union says on #r4today “we will not go back to #England to help them get out of the shit they created themselves”. Yes he said shit.

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Mum will often #WhatsApp to ask if I got home ok. Usually get irritated and respond something along lines “I’m not a child”. But today won’t get annoyed, won’t reply sarcastically .. but instead will write straight bk “yes. Love you”. #SarahEverard

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One of nicest men in television - we’re always with you George

George Alagiah reveals his cancer has spread

The BBC newsreader says the disease has spread from his bowel to his lungs.

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Mum sent me this. #Sikh community providing stranded #lorrydrivers with meals. Feeding others is at heart of south asian culture, and it’s a beautiful thing

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One tory MP’s voice trembles with rage as he tells me “Williamson is a nasty b****** and knows where the skeletons are buried. He’s given me a few sleepless nights. Yeah politics is about being tough and pushing ppl to do what you want them to but this is on another level”

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Picture speaks thousand words. Incredible show of defiance from #LGBTQ community in #Oslo hours after two ppl killed in gay bar in what is suspected of being terror attack

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BREAK - High court rules govt’s use of “VIP lane” to give contracts for supply of PPE to two companies during first wave of pandemic was unlawful

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Well done to 14 yr old Molly who won mobile phone pic category of @RSPCA_official young photographer of year. Love this ..

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Hearing mood in no 10 is terrible ahead of make or break week for PM ..

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We’ve really struggled to get Tory MP to come on #Newsnight to talk about allegations of sexual misconduct around HoC. Offer still open. One female tory MP messaged to say:

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Apologies to our guests who we had to send home without putting on air after myself and team were subjected to racist and abusive behaviour - sad obstruction of reporting of a national crisis. Yes I’m furious

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Bit of job news: Delighted to be appointed UK Editor for @BBCNewsnight - opportunity to do more high impact investigative journalism that matters to viewers & wider public. Sure bags under eyes will worsen & late dinners will provide more heartburn but can’t wait to start in Jan

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NEW - Chancellor ⁦ @RishiSunak ⁩ lighting candles outside no 11 for #Diwali celebrations this weekend

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Here’s the letter authorising the evacuation of Nowzad charity from Kabul (including animals) signed by the PM’s Parliamentary Private Sec .. PM says he had no involvement so bound to raise questions why his PPS was writing this letter ..?

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Reminder of what you’re getting for #BBC license fee ..

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What a moment. Hospital in worst hit Lombardy region of #Italy has no patients with #Covid for first time since outbreak began in Feb 🙏🏾

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Damning response to resignation letter from former senior civil servant who worked closely with Dominic Raab #Newsnight

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Our @ChrisMasonBBC says he’s learned few things about pic of gathering exposed by @itvnews : PM instigated it. PM was there for 10 mins and then left. Someone who attended has been fined.

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“It is overwhelmed and wholly unacceptable” says Tory MP Roger Gale on conditions at Manston. “There is simply far too many ppl there”. He says it could have been allowed to happen “deliberately”. Quite the allegation #r4today

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Still able to smile in bitter cold .. Left her dad behind to fight .. with mum in line-up for refugee centre. Says she’s got to look after her mum and cat. What resilience

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EXC - #Newsnight understands at least 16 former sub postmasters were asked to repay money stolen by robbers at their post office btw 2001 & 2018. 9 have spoken to us, saying they were initially told they were liable for losses. Postmaster told us when gun held to his staff .. 1/

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Only on #Newsnight ..

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Now that Mum’s gone viral - she wants her own podcast 🤦🏾‍♀️

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No journalist should be subjected to abuse while doing their job. Thanks to my #BBC team who acted professionally and with dignity on the day. Justice prevails.

Man admits harassing BBC reporter Sima Kotecha

Sima Kotecha was harassed while preparing for a broadcast in Leicester city centre.

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Not one ounce of humiliation from where I’m sitting. #BBC coverage has been nothing less than outstanding. Calibre of presenters/pundits sky high.

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Exclusive - In scathing attack on govt, army General tells me ministers should “feel deeply ashamed” for leaving afghans who worked with nato in country, & calls on PM to put system in place that delivers on UK’s promise to look after them @BBCNewsnight

Afghanistan: UK not delivering on Afghan pledge - ex-Army boss

Gen Sir John McColl says hundreds of Afghans who worked for the UK now fear for their lives.

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EXC - In rare move, parliamentary aide goes on record to say she’s “very angry” with harassment & sexual misconduct around HoC. 25yr old Ellie Varley says she was asked to sit on MP’s lap & felt she had no choice but to do so “to get him off my case” 1/

Westminster: House of Commons culture still 'predatory', say staff

Staff say abuses of power in Parliament are still common, and a new complaints process is too slow.

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Whoa - what an amazing effort from #BBC teams in #Ukraine . @CliveMyrieBBC anchoring from a bunker as massive convoy of Russian armoured vehicles head towards Kyiv. We salute you all. Incredible #BBCNewsSix

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BREAK - Met police have issued dozens of new fines (50) in relation to #partygate . That brings total fines to 100.

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Without fail, he feeds back every night. And he noticed my new blouse 🙏🏾

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This morning I’ve already had to explain to mother that novichok is not the same as novavax

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I really wasn’t on the radio this morning .. #mother

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Tory MP messages me “we’re in deep s**t”

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My uncle with #dementia recognised me on the tele today and now I can’t stop smiling

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According to German magazine Der Spiegel, CIA and Pentagon are said to have received intelligence of “exceptionally detailed” Ukraine invasion plan, scheduled for this Wednesday (via @thetimes )

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Tension mounting outside @AndertonPark .. @jessphillips and @shakeelafsar7 #LGBT row ..

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Who says you can’t kick butt in a sari .. ❤️

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When asked do you believe allegations made against him, the MP replies “100%. No doubt whatsoever”. Sir Gavin Williamson denies further accusations of bullying

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Every year at this time, I fondly remember Major Seán Birchall who died in Helmand 2009. He carried me up a hill in Babaji in 50 degree heat. Will never forget. #RIP #RemembranceDay2019 🙏🏾

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In utter shock: just been called p**i in my home town! Haven't heard that word here since the 80s..!

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*Quote was from Federation of Dutch Trade Unions

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Sub should have double checked headline ...

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Glamour of Kotecha family WhatsApp group ..

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Mum calls. “I wanted to tell you Boris Johnson is going to resign”. 🤦🏾‍♀️

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#TerryHall told me he wanted to break taboo around depression. His painful childhood helped define his music. Won’t forget this interview. #RIP #TheSpecials #Newsnight

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You never really know what people have been through. Will be thinking about this for a while to come .. ⁦ @Mo_Farah ⁩ #TheRealMoFarah

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NEW - Leader of Welsh Labour Mark Drakeford responds to PM and Chancellor fine: “you can’t be law maker and law breaker”. @BBCNewsnight

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Gosh this just happened .. Presented @BBCNewsnight 📺 #EnergyCrisis

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@sima_kotecha Here it is (full interview starts a couple of minutes earlier)

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Well that was draining. Spent 20 mins explaining to mum in Gujarati what’s happening in Scottish politics 🤯

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Mosque in #Birmingham becomes first in country to become vaccination centre with hope it attracts #BAME people who may have been hesitant - to have jab #disinformation

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EXCL - Home Office suspends immigration official after he posted racist content on WhatsApp. Ex Met police officer worked for border force, & along with other former Met officers posted racist, homophobic & misogynistic material up until late last wk ⁦..

Home Office suspends ex-Met officer over racist WhatsApp chat

The man, now a Home Office immigration official, has been suspended, after a BBC investigation.

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One of best things to come out of lockdown for me is learning to cook mum’s epic dishes. Genuinely makes me feel closer to her at time when we’re apart. Today I’ve made her divine spinach pakoras

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Have to share! After applying for 198 jobs (10 interviews) in 6 months, my bro’s only gone & got first class job! I’m so proud. It’s tough out there .. & his positive & tenacious attitude has finally paid off. Couldn’t happen to better person. Well done Bhai - Merry Christmas x

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Working class background ✅ State school educated ✅ Didn’t go to Oxbridge ✅ Was definitely not an A grade student. If I can do it, SO CAN YOU

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The BBC is to employ fewer people with private school educations and Oxbridge degrees, in an overhaul of its recruitment process

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No govt ministers available today to speak to journalists on energy price cap gone up 80% - 3 times consumer charged last winter

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I speak to weapons expert who was “blacklisted” from govt conference because of his twitter feed. Has cancel culture gone too far? Tonight on #Newsnight our exclusive interview with ⁦ @DanKaszeta ⁩ ..

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PM says 25 courtrooms & 150 judges available to deal with legal challenges from asylum seekers. When courts are struggling with backlog - partly due to not enough barristers & courts - not clear how govt going to achieve these resources by not having impact on judicial system?

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“You never know what is coming around the corner” - George Alagiah 🙏🏾

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My last day on #Newsnight after 2 & half very exciting yrs on this legendary prog. Respect & thanks to its amazing team of editors & producers past & present - you’re truly best in biz. Wish lots of luck to show in its new format. Fresh set of challenges await me ..

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After some time out - & #Newsnight restructure - I’m starting new job as Senior UK Correspondent for #BBCNews - covering stories that dig deep beneath surface of life here. DMs open. Looking forward to challenge & working with excellent new team during busy elex period & beyond..

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New - With heavy heart, death toll from #coronavirus in #Italy in last 24 hours 793, biggest increase so far bringing total dead to 4,825. Cases 42,681. Families utterly devastated 💔 #italystaystrong

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Man who worked in British embassy in Kabul remains stuck in Afghanistan. He was promised a way out .. He’s still there. He has paperwork telling him he qualifies to come to UK… He’s still there. Every day he fears he’ll be killed by Taliban… He’s still there.

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Might be slightly awks/delicate this trip to India - PM trying to strike trade deal with Narendra Modi when India historically supportive of Russia and hasn’t condemned its actions in Ukraine .. (India one of world’s largest buyers of Russian weapons)

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#Beirut tonight

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Girl power operation this morning @BBCBreakfast ⁩ ..

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EXC - Interview with nerve agent specialist @DanKaszeta on being “blacklisted” from govt conference on chemical weapons. Was told check on social media found he’d criticised govt & so couldn’t take part. He wasn’t due to speak about policy matters. #Newsnight tonight ..

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18 yrs at #BBC - & this programme has the best producers & editors who come in each day with bags of ebullience to break new lines & put out a sharp show. Now the end of #Newsnight in the form we know it

BBC's Newsnight to be cut back as part of savings plan

The long-running show will have an overhaul, but more resources will go into BBC digital journalism.

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Mother insisting I post pics of her chaat masala poppadoms and puri - traditional Gujarati breakfast

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This doesn’t reflect me. Born on council estate - state school educated, and daughter of bus conductor .. Diversity matters.

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And the first woman of colour to be Vice President. No matter what your political views, this is significant moment for diversity and equality #KamalaHarris #USElection2020

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. @BBCNewsnight understands international staff working in hospitals are having trouble with visas - with govt taking longer to process, leading to doctors not being able to work at time of “workforce crisis”. 1030pm @BBCTwo . Story via @CharlotteRowle1 & producer @mrmikecowan

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Powerful opening on @BBCNewsnight last night ..

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3 sources now - all from foreign office corroborate evidence given by Raphael Marshall to MPs ie #Afghanistan evacuation was chaotic, disorganised, and put lives at risk. One source says they’re struggling to sleep because of how badly it was handled.

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EXCLUSIVE - Unstructured, chaotic & unforgivable: foreign office official tells @BBCNewsnight how ministers were more worried about media & MPs than saving lives in #Afghanistan during evacuation. Currently still in post .. with decades of international experience 1030pm @BBCTwo

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Email sent to nerve agent specialist @DanKaszeta telling him he can no longer attend govt organised event after “check on your social media has identified material that criticises govt officials & policy”. Is this fair when he was not due to speak about policy at conference?

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Tory MP Andrew Mitchell calling on PM to go. Says partygate is “like battery acid corroding the party. This is not going away” #r4today

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Courtesy and politeness of Ukrainian foreign minister - “sorry I’m late, I just got back from the bomb shelter”. Life in #Ukraine .. #r4today

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Mum calls to ask for succinct explainer on Northern Ireland protocol … in Gujarati. Pass the vodka

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Met police called institutionally racist. I’ve spoken to several officers of colour: Black officer said he’d been called monkey & banana was left on his chair. Asian officer said he was told he smelt of curry & needed wash cos looked dirty. Both say happened in recent months

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Lost my beautiful godmother Pam few weeks ago and she adored watching me on @BBCBreakfast so this one’s for you .. Sleep well precious (we’ll be talking about grief later) @ChrisMasonBBC @BBCBreakfast

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Woke up to this from mother. Retweet and spread her love ..

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Morning message from mother: Make sure you brush your hair before going on tv next time

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Quick message in #Gujarati for those who don’t understand #English on social distancing and wearing mask. Pls share to reach communities across country ..

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Savoury Indian snacks made by mother dearest. She ordered me to post this picture ..

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Apologies - but man shouting terrible things at me has ruined it for everyone. I’m afraid not going to make it on the special programme

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What a moving love letter to the late Prince Philip that was … Love is eternal #QueensSpeech

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4 years

Thanks for all the kind messages - team and guests are fine. Snapshot of what journalists sometimes encounter during live broadcasting. Not always easy. Wishing you well.

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Not every day you interview your mum. Thank you for heartfelt storytelling about your sister who took her life. Expert says rates of attempted suicide among South Asian women at least 2x more than white women #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #r4today

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Dunno about you but totally cream-crackered. Leave you with mum, her fabulous spice tin, and some #curry top tips #HappyFridayeveryone 🥂

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George was one of the only ppl of colour I saw reporting the news when I was child. As an adult, I was stunned to be chatting to him in make-up about his week & family. So generous, kind & warm. Sleep well George - you’ll be missed but never forgotten #RIP 🙏🏾

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George Alagiah, one of BBC's most respected journalists, who presented the News at Six and was award-winning foreign correspondent, dies aged 67

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Before I go on air, mum sends out message to her 100+ #WhatsApp group telling them to watch/listen. I didn’t know this till just now .. and it’s really moved me #NobodyLikeMum

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Thankful to these incredibly courageous women from #Afghanistan who chose to give their first interview to @BBCNewsnight after arriving in #UK . Both are senior judges .. and had to come here to escape persecution. If you watch one thing today, pls make it this..

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New 50p coin pays tribute to ppl of black and ethnic minority heritage who’ve contributed to #Britain ’s economy and history

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That’s quite some stat from CMO Chris Whitty - 98% of pregnant women hospitalised by #covid are unvaccinated as well as 98% of those in intensive care

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This is what FCO whistleblower told @BBCNewsnight - that PM had personally authorised evacuation of animals from #Afghanistan

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In other news, emails just published by ⁦ @CommonsForeign ⁩ re the Afghan evacuation refer to the PM giving personal authorisation for the Nowzad animals to be evacuated. This was denied by No10 spokesman.

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