A lot of men in politics suddenly woke up to the issue of women in politics when they realised: hey, there are votes in this!
THERESA MAYOne of the issues that has been an issue in how we deal with net migration up until now is that we haven’t been able to have any control over freedom of movement from the European Union. We will have that control in the future once we leave the EU.
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Britain is an open and tolerant country.
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Sham marriages have been widespread; people have been allowed to settle in Britain without being able to speak English; and there have not been rules in place to stop migrants becoming a burden on the taxpayer. We are changing all of that.
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We all know the stories about the Human Rights Act. About the illegal immigrant who cannot be deported because, and I am not making this up, he had a pet cat.
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People will be able to raise their concerns: what are local officers doing about the drug dealing in the local park? What’s happening about the pub where all the trouble is? And the police will have to respond.
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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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As I’ve said previously as home secretary, dealing with immigration isn’t just a single issue and a single measure and a single step that you take. You’ve got to keep working at that over time.
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The Government has already U-turned today and I think the pressure is clearly growing for proper accountability over what this Government’s negotiating position is on Brexit.
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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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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.
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Countries across the world are taking action now to help them track paedophiles and terrorists who abuse new technology to plot their horrific crimes.
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The internet is changing all forms of communication, and this definitely includes political communication.
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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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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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The public want honesty from their politicians. Not showy gimmicks.
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What is absolutely clear is that we have, with the U.S., an extradition treaty which is important, I believe it is an important treaty, for both sides, the United States and the United Kingdom. It is a treaty that I believe is balanced and we work on that basis.
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As I reflect on the results of election I will reflect on what we need to do in the future to take the party forward.
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If ever there was a time for a PM ready and able to do the job from day one, this is it.
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In tough times, everyone has to take their share of the pain.
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Just as the police review their operational tactics, so we in the Home Office will review the powers available to the police.
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Britain and the United States have an enduring and special relationship based on the values of freedom, democracy and enterprise.
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I was in the Commons recently and saw a young lady wearing a nice pair of shoes. I said I liked them and she said my shoes were the reason she became involved in politics.
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Nobody can guarantee the real terms per pupil funding increase. In the Labour party’s manifesto we know the figures don’t add up.
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My night out would be with my husband, wherever he chose to take me.
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Politics is changing and as the demographics of different constituencies change so we need to be awake to the possibility of making gains where we have not traditionally done so.
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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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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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