David Gauke

There is one stark fact facing us: three quarters of all crime that results in a caution or sentence happens because of…

— David Gauke

I'm impressed by Jo Swinson. I think if I was living in a lot of constituencies I would lend my vote to…

— David Gauke

Many offenders have had immensely difficult upbringings and do not have the support of loving families and friends.

— David Gauke

The public, investors and stakeholders now expect higher standards of tax compliance and more transparency from large businesses about the way they…

— David Gauke

Leaving the European Union is likely to have an impact on the workforce in sectors such as catering, construction and agriculture. I…

— David Gauke

I believe that the Conservative party is at its best when it's a pro-business, pragmatic party, so to appeal to the country,…

— David Gauke

Our judiciary has a reputation for intellectual rigour, careful consideration of the arguments, and a serious-minded determination to each decision based on…

— David Gauke

I want to open up investment even further so over the summer we'll launch a consultation on indirect investments in social enterprises…

— David Gauke

Whilst long prison sentences will always be right for those who commit the most serious crimes, particularly of a violent or sexual…

— David Gauke

The country is polarised between those who would pursue a hard Brexit, which is where the prime minister is, and Remain.

— David Gauke

We've got an outstanding justice system. Our judiciary are respected around the world. It is a key part of what we are…

— David Gauke

We should be extremely cautious about continuing to increase sentences as a routine response to concerns over crime.

— David Gauke

There are tradeoffs between independence and co-operation, between regulatory autonomy and market access. This means that compromises are necessary to deliver a…

— David Gauke

A Canada-style deal for the whole of the UK results in a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.…

— David Gauke

As employees, we are all given specific duties and carrying out these duties provides us with a great sense of responsibility.

— David Gauke

I want to go further and make the UK the easiest place in the world to invest in social enterprise.

— David Gauke

Rather than recognising the challenges of a fast-changing society require sometimes complex responses, that we live in a world of trade-offs, that…

— David Gauke

I wouldn't want the country to be faced with a choice in 2024 between a discredited Conservative party that has inflicted unnecessary…

— David Gauke

The best way of ensuring that we get what we need is by demonstrating we have a clear plan, we are thinking…

— David Gauke

Sometimes you do have to accept your second or third choice in order to avoid an outcome you consider to be even…

— David Gauke

A willingness by politicians to say what they think the public want to hear, and a willingness by large parts of the…

— David Gauke

Our research shows that nearly 60% of recent offenders who engaged with a community-based alcohol programme did not go on to reoffend…

— David Gauke

For a long time the Conservative party gave the impression of not being terribly interested in the people who were on welfare…

— David Gauke

I believe we are nearing a time when a combination of technology and radical thinking will make it possible for much more…

— David Gauke

I don't like the idea of being chucked out of parliament, chucked out of the party, for basically doing the bleeding obvious:…

— David Gauke