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“Russia and China deride western democracy and deploy both hard and soft power to promote their alternative models of political development.”
“The Brexit debate has been difficult and divisive.”
“The men and women who work in our prisons are the unsung heroes of the criminal justice system.”
“The E.U. Withdrawal Bill fulfils an absolutely essential role in delivering a smooth and orderly Brexit.”
“Russia is a major power; it should live up to its international responsibilities.”
“It is in our nations' interests to see a strong European Union with a growing economy, competitive on the world market.”
“A stable, prosperous and peaceful Ukraine is in the interests of everyone in the region.”
“There's merit in ministers being just open with the public about the inherent complexity and uncertainty of many of the decisions that they are taking.”
“A desire to see significant reform and change is perfectly compatible with our belief that membership of the E.U. is in our national interest.”
“Every voter in Ukraine should have their say on the future they want for their country.”
“While the E.U. Withdrawal Act ensures that Brexit will work for all the devolved nations and our U.K. devolution settlements, the special requirements of Northern Ireland, which uniquely shares a land border with another E.U. member state, present a more formidable challenge.”
“Taxpayers should be able to see where their money is being spent and what impact it is having.”
“We live in an age of innovation, where digital technology is providing solutions to problems before we've even realised we needed them. We see it every day as we find new ways to travel, eat and shop.”