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.
THERESA MAYNational security is the first duty of government but we are also committed to reversing the substantial erosion of civil liberties.
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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 think major reorganisation is not something the government’s about to do.
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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’d personally like to see the Human Rights Act go because I think we have had some problems with it.
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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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For voters what matters is what government actually delivers for them.
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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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Like Indiana Jones, I don’t like snakes – though that might lead some to ask why I’m in politics.
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The internet makes it much easier for politicians to communicate directly with voters – think of the interest when David [Cameron] launched WebCameron, or Tony Blair’s rather embarrassing attempt to catch up on YouTube.
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If you are from an ordinary working class family, life is just much harder than many people in politics realise.
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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!
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The idea that Parliament somehow wasn’t going to be able to discuss, debate, question issues around (Brexit) was frankly completely wrong.
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It’s only by investing properly in our defense that we can ensure we’re properly equipped to face our shared challenges together.
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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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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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