I have been the only female minister in every government department I’ve worked in.
LIZ TRUSSSchools receive 12% more per student for those doing media studies or psychology than they do for those doing maths. You could change that around, made a premium on doing maths.
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When I started my ministerial job I brought my daughters into the Department, due to last-minute childcare complications.
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It’s a merger of home life and work life. They aren’t that separate, I must confess, and my daughters know an awful lot about childcare reform now because of it.
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I’m saying the excessive focus on what gender a person is, rather than what they do, does a disservice to women.
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I have seen too many chaotic settings, where children are running around. There’s no sense of purpose.
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People want to know about the details of politicians, what they like doing in their spare time, about their families. I think that’s human.
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We spent a lot of time talking about politics at home. We went to the camp at Greenham Common.
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Election campaigns always have to have colour and excitement and interest.
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It’s vital to our economic mission that we fight vested interests, and make sure our country’s opportunities are open to everyone – big or small, north or south, man or woman.
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All of my parents’ friends worked in public sector jobs.
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Schools receive 12% more per student for those doing media studies or psychology than they do for those doing maths. You could change that around, made a premium on doing maths.
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In London the average person is paying 50 per cent of their income on rent. Just think how much better off people would feel if that number was a lot lower.
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I feel I’m fortunate compared with a lot of parents in being able to afford a nanny but, you know, it’s expensive.
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I’m a big fan of political editor Allegra Stratton.
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I have to admit I don’t like pizza. I love it. And I am prepared to do literally anything to get my hands on a slice.
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I want people to buy British because it’s the tastiest food and the most exciting food.
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