Europe Quotes by Damian Green

The way to convince people not to vote for Ukip is to make a positive case for voting Conservative.

— Damian Green

Without the U.K. contribution to policing and anti-terrorism, the whole of Europe would be less safe.

— Damian Green

No Conservative wants a bad Brexit deal, or to do anything that increases the threat of a Corbyn Government.

— Damian Green

Theresa May is normally at her best when she is at her boldest.

— Damian Green

I find it a touch hypocritical that some who argue that we should not leave the E.U. Single Market are prepared to…

— Damian Green

The task for governments across Europe is to take a practical approach that can meet our humanitarian obligations in both the short…

— Damian Green

A form of conservatism that makes clear we have problems in this country, it's not just about individualism, we have to help…

— Damian Green

One of the greatest political delusions of our age was the idea that holding a referendum on our E.U. membership would settle…

— Damian Green

There are big issues facing this country. Not just Brexit... but counter-terrorism, improving the world of work, the issue of social care.

— Damian Green

I want Britain to stay closely aligned to the E.U. on tariff rates, recognition of health and environment standards and the levels…

— Damian Green

The struggle to modernise the Labour party, which started under Neil Kinnock in the 80s, took more than a decade - and…

— Damian Green

We Conservatives need to be practical and consistent, not to over-promise. This makes byelections more difficult, but general elections winnable.

— Damian Green

Few political debates have been as divisive as the European one. I fought as hard as I could on the Remain side,…

— Damian Green

Tony Blair in opposition recognised that as long as the economy remained a 'Tory issue,' which Labour could at best play down,…

— Damian Green

My grandfather was a Welsh dock-worker who voted Tory. Some of my friends are investment bankers who have voted Labour. It takes…

— Damian Green

Britain can thrive in the post-Brexit era, but maintaining close links with our neighbours will make a significant contribution to national success.

— Damian Green