Priti Patel Quotes

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Priti Patel

Profession : Politician

Birth : March 29, 1972

Free from the shackles of the E.U. - and an automatic right of entry for their citizens, with or without work - we will be able to give the type of preference to brilliant scientists, academics and highly-skilled workers that we want to see more of.

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The end of free movement means that we will be able to consider the impact on the existing labour market when determining whether we want unskilled workers from the E.U. to be able to come to the U.K.

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One of the reasons people voted to leave the E.U. is so that we could have the freedom to strike trade deals with countries outside the E.U. Staying locked into the customs union prevents this.

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No self-respecting country - especially one with our clout and proud history - should sign up to a proposal that surrenders the power to veto our foreign and trade policy to another entity.

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The British people voted to take back control of our borders, trade, money and laws. They chose a bright future as a free, independent and sovereign country.

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We are a free and independent country and will prosper if given a proper chance.

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Brexit will not be easy.

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When the world faces its biggest challenges, it looks to Britain to show the strong leadership needed to overcome them.

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Here in the U.K., our government is committed to building a society that works for everyone - not just a privileged few. We must do exactly the same abroad.

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Our aid budget has a crucial role to play in shaping the world according to our universal values of democracy, enterprise and justice.

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If your country isn't stable and free from the threat of violence then you can't get to work, you can't get to the local clinic and your children can't go to school.

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The U.K. alone cannot be left to help those who have lost everything.

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With Boris Johnson leading the Conservative Party and as Prime Minister, the United Kingdom, at long last, will have a Prime Minister who believes in Britain and is in tune with the views of the millions of people who voted - over three years ago now - to leave the E.U.

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As the party that believes in economic freedom and low taxes, it is scandalous that we have presided over the tax burden rising for hardworking families and businesses.

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Putting more money into families' pockets will help them with the rising cost of living, and reducing the tax burden on business will help foster the entrepreneurial spirit of those who want to start-up or grow their own firms.

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Britain is at its best when we stand up for the values that we believe in.

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In times of crisis, the world looks to Britain not just for our work on the ground, but also for our leadership.

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As a nation, we face a choice. With parts of the world on fire, can we ignore the despair beyond our borders? Or do we use our global influence and leadership to confront these challenges head-on?

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The countries that succeed will be those that are nimble and able to use their human capital to take advantage of opportunities as they arise.

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With our educated workforce, our language as the international language of commerce, we are ideally geographically located to prepare for success. Following Brexit, we will have the tools at our disposal to take advantage of these attributes, and to benefit from the new opportunities that are emerging around the world.

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