Priti Patel

“In a world of serious threats, Britain stands tall, saving lives and building a more prosperous, stable future for all.”

“The British public cannot be treated like fools.”

“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.”

“Magna Carta and the Civil War were about the power to tax.”

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

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

“As the great advocates of trade and liberal markets, Conservatives should guide our country through the transition from being one of twenty-eight in the E.U. to a strong, sovereign and independent country.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“We are a global power, active and responsible on the world stage. This will never change.”

“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.”

“Brexit will not be easy.”

“I want the country to be proud of our police.”

“Free to set our own laws, Brexit should act as a catalyst for a new era of prosperity for an outward-looking U.K. ambitious in removing barriers to trade, enterprise and economic growth.”

“We should not listen to those who continue to repeat the disproved doom-mongering of 'Project Fear.'”

“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.”

“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.”

“With a true Brexiteer at the helm, Parliament will have to start reflecting public opinion rather than flying in the face of it.”