“There were many reasons why people voted to leave the European Union in 2016. But my impression, having campaigned to remain in the E.U., is that above all else, people throughout this country sought to regain a feeling of control - not just of our laws, but over our lives too, and the people we elect into office.”

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About David Lidington

British former politician

Sir David Roy Lidington is a British former politician, born in 1956. He served as the Member of Parliament for Aylesbury from 1992 to 2019 and was a member of the Conservative Party. From 2018 to 2019, he served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office. During that period, he was often described as Theresa May's de facto deputy prime minister, reflecting his senior role in government.

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