I know there are some voices calling for a punitive deal that punishes Britain. That would be an act of calamitous self-harm for the countries of Europe, and it would not be the act of a friend.
THERESA MAYThe public want honesty from their politicians. Not showy gimmicks.
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As I say the UK’s position on the issue of torture and the use of torture has not changed. Our policy is the same as it has been. We condemn torture.
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Whether an MP is a woman or a man, it’s about the qualities of the individual in doing that job.
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I’d personally like to see the Human Rights Act go because I think we have had some problems with it.
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I want to see an open and tolerant society here in the United Kingdom, I want to see a country that works for everyone whatever their background.
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I’m not sure I should reveal the sources of my clothes.
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National security is the first duty of government but we are also committed to reversing the substantial erosion of civil liberties.
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We’re continuing to work to bring immigration down to the tens of thousands.
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I want a counter-terrorism regime that is proportionate, focused and transparent.
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We’re getting rid of bureaucracy, so that we’re releasing time for police officers to be crime fighters and not form writers.
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Tying money up for 40 years doesn’t sound appealing when you are young.
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I am the only candidate capable of delivering these three things as prime minister, and tonight it is clear that I am also the only one capable of drawing support from the whole of the Conservative party.
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My pitch is very simple. I’m Theresa May and I think I’m the best person to be prime minister of this country.
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Like Indiana Jones, I don’t like snakes – though that might lead some to ask why I’m in politics.
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I’m sick and tired of government ministers in this Labour government who simply blame other people when things go wrong.
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Labour completely accepts and recognises the vote to leave the EU. The question is what is the agenda for that process and that needs to be held to account in Parliament now and that means it needs to be open to a vote.
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