Priti Patel Quotes

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Priti Patel

Profession : Politician

Birth : March 29, 1972

Since the start of the Thatcher economic and fiscal reforms the U.K. economy has expanded five-fold.

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We have legislated to protect the public from tax rises and guarantee incomes for pensioners, so enshrining in law more protections for consumers, commuters and investors is possible. Enshrining these rights into law would mean that any future government which wanted to reverse this would have to go through the primary legislative process.

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We are not some small landlocked European country who needs the E.U. to make decisions for us or protect us from competition.

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London is the only true global capital market in Europe and E.U. companies still need access our large liquid markets.

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The Single Market and Customs Union is not a true 'free' market. It is designed to suit the E.U. insiders, not the U.K.

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As David Cameron so brutally found out in 2015-16, there is limited appetite in Brussels to be helpful or flexible towards Britain.

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The British public cannot be treated like fools.

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The E.U. must see us prepare for life outside of the E.U. without a deal for them to take us seriously.

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The public wants to know that their political leaders will stay true to the promise made to them that Brexit means Brexit.

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I know the value and significance of trading opportunities and have seen myself from Americas to the Far East the power of trade and open markets.

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When Secretary of State for International Development, it was my mission to ensure that every taxpayer pound was spent to serve those in need, and met U.K. development objectives.

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We can do a much better job free of protectionist Europeans.

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The only way to keep the British economy secure is to leave the E.U.

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Once we leave the E.U., we will be able to slash the £600 million of costs of Brussels bureaucracy that hold back our businesses.

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I believe we can look forward to a more prosperous, more secure, and brighter future if we vote to leave the failing E.U. project.

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The truth is that the E.U. constrains us in all manner of ways and throws reams of red tape around British businesses.

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Britain is a proud nation of entrepreneurs, and small businesses are the backbone of our economy.

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If, like me, you believe that your taxes should be spent on your priorities in this country by politicians accountable to you then you should vote to leave the E.U.

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One of the things that is great about this country is that we're a meritocracy. Aspirational, hard-working people who want to come here - and who have the talent and skills to contribute to our economy and society - are very welcome.

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When it's well managed, migration works in the national interest, for our communities, economy and country.

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