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“When it comes to our children there really is nothing we wouldn't do to make sure they get the education they deserve.”
“We must protect the NHS but we must also protect the futures of our young people.”
“The one thing we must never do is allow the hopes, dreams and opportunities of our children to be what suffers the most as a result of coronavirus.”
“We are working hard to ensure every child fulfils their potential and goes on to seize all the opportunities life can offer them. If they haven't learnt the importance of basic good manners, of courtesy and of respect for others, they will certainly struggle when it comes to making their way in adult society.”
“I didn't get three A-stars, it's fair to say.”
“For so long - literally for decades - so much of our national view point has actually been coloured by a discussion about the European Union.”
“Visit some of the country's best-performing schools, and you'll notice that many of them have one thing in common: discipline.”
“Ultimately I want to see all the regions in this country have a specialist maths school, I want every big city to have at least one great institute of technology that can act as a focus to drive forward technical and vocational qualifications, working closely with industry and higher education institutions.”
“The class of 2020 is not going to lose out because of Covid-19 and their futures are going to be as full of promise as in every other year.”
“What I do want to make clear is that I do not expect to see online learning used as a cost-cutting measure.”
“For a lad growing up in Scarborough, Bradford was the most exotic and exciting place in the whole world.”
“Keeping our kids out of classrooms is damaging.”
“Children thrive and grow in schools best when they're enjoying being with their friends and teachers.”
“It is essential we protect our interests and assets from potential adversaries who seek to cause major disruption and do us harm.”
“Some people know from an early age that they want to go to university. It's part of their plan for life; a given. I must confess; that wasn't me.”
“What we do want to see and we do want to encourage is as much live teaching as possible.”
“Boris's record as Mayor of London, where, supported by a strong team including the likes of James Cleverly, he delivered low tax, falling crime, long-term transport and infrastructure investment, give a clear indication of the domestic agenda he wants to pursue and how he would lead.”
“No-one will ever forget the damage and destruction wrought by Daesh's barbarism.”
“Politicians complaining about criticism is like fishermen complaining about the sea. It is the world in which we live.”
“The Labour Party does not exist to help the Conservative Party.”