Changing the world Quote by Gavin Williamson

Why on earth do we want closer connection with England? We have little in common with English people except our language. We are fast…

— Henry Lawson

I think the US and the UK are gradually growing closer together in a lot of ways. They're inextricably linked.

— Thea Gilmore

Britain has always been a nation with a strong global focus. We have influenced change and built strong ties all round the world.

— Chris Grayling

Britain cannot afford to cut itself off from what is going on in the world, we are too interconnected with what is going on,…

— George Osborne

If there is one thing Britain should learn from the last 50 years, it is this: Europe can only get more important for us.

— Tony Blair

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

In the U.K., we have always been an open, trading nation, enriched by our global links. Contemporary patterns of migration extend this tradition.

— David Blunkett

Britain is economically very closely integrated with its European partner countries. Were these ties to be cut, it would be a huge step backwards…

— Wolfgang Schauble

Because of the long, long history of British shipping, immigration, trade, empire, missionaries, you can have a better shot at telling a worldwide story…

— Neil MacGregor

In order to retain our position as the dynamic duo of the world, it's vital that in the UK and US we keep opportunities…

— Liz Truss

The British happened to the rest of the world. Now the world happens to Britain.

— Andrew Marr

I don't know much about Britain. I've been working overseas for most of my adult life. So I'd like to see what sort of…

— Rory Stewart