” Yes, look, social class is definitely an issue in Britain, it is definitely an issue and I think that most people across the country would sympathise with the idea that there are lots of people with talent and ability all across this country who want to make more of themselves and part of the responsibility of government is to make that happen. “
” Freedom and opportunity are precious gifts and the purpose of our politics is to expand them, for all our people. “
” My beliefs will run through everything I do. My beliefs, my values are my anchor and when people try to drag me, as I know they will, it is to that sense of right and wrong, that sense of who I am and what I believe, to which I will always hold. “
” I don’t believe in God personally but I have great respect for those people who do and different people have different religious views in this country. “
” The great thing is that whether we have faith or not, we are by and large very tolerant of people, whatever their particular view. “
” People want bigger, bolder answers to the problems that exist. I felt, as leader, ‘My analysis is big, are the answers big enough?’ “
” This idea about cheerful thinking, a digital platform for people to present their ideas, organise events around the country – that is what I am focused on building: a digital think-tank for the modern age that can help show people things can be better, the world can be different. “
” Remember, I’m the guy who didn’t want the referendum – I wouldn’t have had it if I’d been prime minister. But you have to respect how people voted because this was partly about political alienation, so if the response to political alienation is to ignore it, that’s a recipe for more political alienation. “
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