Brexit must mean control of the number of people who come to Britain from Europe, and that is what I will deliver.
THERESA MAYPeople have to make journeys, what we want is people to have alternatives in public transport so that they can make a choice about the sort of way in which they’re going to travel.
More Theresa May Quotes
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On gay adoption I have changed my mind.
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I think it’s important to do a good job and not to feel that you’ve got to make grand gestures, but just to get on and deliver.
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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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Any attempt to wriggle, especially from leadership candidates who campaigned to leave the EU by focusing on immigration, will be unacceptable to the public.
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I think there is a break down of trust generally, between people and politicians. I think that’s come about for a whole variety of reasons.
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I know I’m not a showy politician. I don’t go drinking in parliament’s bars. I don’t wear my heart on my sleeve, I just get on with the job in front of me and you can judge me by my record.
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I want a counter-terrorism regime that is proportionate, focused and transparent.
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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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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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Brexit means Brexit.The public made their verdict.
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The public want honesty from their politicians. Not showy gimmicks.
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Not partial membership of the European Union or anything that leaves us half in, half out. No, the United Kingdom is leaving the European Union.
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I will be ruthless in cutting out waste, streamlining structures and improving efficiency.
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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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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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