David Lidington

The United Kingdom is already a remarkable success story. So as we navigate global challenges, including the U.K.'s exit from the European…

— David Lidington

The proudest citizen of Aberdeen, Plymouth, Coleraine or Wrexham can also take huge pride in being part of the United Kingdom.

— David Lidington

The threat from cyber criminals and nation states continues to grow. So we need to forge closer partnerships with industry, academia and…

— David Lidington

I want to see prison numbers come down. We need better custody that cuts reoffending and crime. And we need to ensure…

— David Lidington

There were many reasons why people voted to leave the European Union in 2016. But my impression, having campaigned to remain in…

— David Lidington

There's merit in ministers being just open with the public about the inherent complexity and uncertainty of many of the decisions that…

— David Lidington

Although I wanted to Remain, I know the E.U. is not perfect. I have attended more than enough of its council meetings…

— David Lidington

In countries that lack a longstanding and entrenched commitment to the rule of law, it can be hard to recruit, train and…

— David Lidington

Conservatives believe in patriotism, but equally in community and the importance of local identity. We believe in devolution. We believe in localism.…

— David Lidington

Being part of the E.U. is central to how we in the U.K. create jobs, expand trade and protect our interests around…

— David Lidington

Trust in the ability of people to make decisions about their own future is a fundamental tenet of democracy.

— David Lidington

We know that fathers find asking for help harder than mothers.

— David Lidington

I agree with those who say that democracies need to work together more effectively to stand up for the liberal democratic model…

— David Lidington

Wildlife crime goes well beyond just a threat to endangered species but also has impacts on our society, economy and security. It…

— David Lidington

A strong devolved government is vital so that we have proper local decision-making, helping to strengthen the economy and build a more…

— David Lidington

I think we try to categorise people, put them in pigeon holes, I think we get into all sorts of difficulties.

— David Lidington

We can restore E.U. growth through reducing regulation, strengthening governance, pushing ahead with free trade agreements and strengthening the single market.

— David Lidington

We must do better by offenders who are sent to prison to make them less likely to return.

— David Lidington

The Brexit debate has been difficult and divisive.

— David Lidington

We could choose to leave as a country split and an economy disjointed, struggling to make our way in a new world…

— David Lidington

Prisons are out of public sight, and most often out of mind. But the vast majority of prisoners will at some point…

— David Lidington

It is vital that people are aware of what the Foreign Office can and can't do.

— David Lidington

Ukrainians are entitled to decide their own future.

— David Lidington

Time spent travelling was assumed to be unproductive and a monetary value attributed to the minutes that would be saved from a…

— David Lidington

The public is interested in the service it receives, not the mechanism that delivers it.

— David Lidington