One 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.
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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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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I take a very simple view that a violent extremist at some point previously been an extremist, and by definition is an extremist, so you do need to look at that non-violent extremism.
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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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I am a vicar’s daughter and still a practising member of the Church of England.
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In tough times, everyone has to take their share of the pain.
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You can’t solve a problem as complex as inequality in one legal clause.
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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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We should no longer seek to have Budget surplus by end of Parliament. We should avoid tax rises.
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Under my leadership the Conservative Party will come back together in the interests of the whole country.
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Brexit means Brexit.The public made their verdict.
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Britain is an open and tolerant country.
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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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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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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 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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