The 'Britishness' debate too often descends into worthy flannel about common values and mutual respect. To give a hard edge to what it means to be British, you have to say what is un-British, and, if necessary, legislate to stop… — Damian Green Copy Share Image
Few political debates have been as divisive as the European one. I fought as hard as I could on the Remain side, but I… — Damian Green Copy Share
If we don't like modern Britain, then it is very unlikely that modern Britain will like us. — Damian Green Copy Share
If we dismiss childcare or work-life balance as soft, or Labour issues, then we dismiss the main concerns of millions of people, especially women.… — Damian Green Copy Share
We have to consider who is going to be the best prime minister to take on a "one nation" agenda. — Damian Green Copy Share
Without the U.K. contribution to policing and anti-terrorism, the whole of Europe would be less safe. — Damian Green Copy Share
There are certain practices that may be historically acceptable to some people but that have no place in our culture. — Damian Green Copy Share
The Conservatives must never give the impression we exclude any group of British citizens. — Damian Green Copy Share
Neither Left nor Right has a monopoly of virtue when it comes to smearing opponents. — Damian Green Copy Share
Abolishing university tuition fees and getting rid of unnecessary speed cameras are ideas that can be grasped instantly, and grab the attention of those… — Damian Green Copy Share
Having ground my teeth at educational theorists who say Shakespeare is irrelevant to inner-city children, I was overjoyed to be there when a class… — Damian Green Copy Share
The generosity of spirit that is usually shown by advanced democracies disappears when the public feel two things: that their government is not in… — Damian Green Copy Share
From online local care portals to greater use of personal budgets we need wholesale change if we are to move the social care system… — Damian Green Copy Share
Around the world, including in the U.K., a version of Right-wing politics is growing that is based on dividing societies. — Damian Green Copy Share
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, there has been suffering and hardship on both sides of the generational divide. — Damian Green Copy Share
I think there should be a major cut in the power of government to interfere in the day-to-day running of our schools. I want… — Damian Green Copy Share
