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" If you can speak English, and you can get a place on a proper course at a proper university, you can come to study in Britain. "
Theresa May
University
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" Tying money up for 40 years doesn't sound appealing when you are young. "
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" If we are going to realise our ambition of ending the harmful practices of FGM and forced marriage, the role of young people in pushing for change is crucial. We also need to ensure that everyone, from government to civil society, is playing their part. "
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" Many British people of different faiths follow religious codes and practices and benefit a great deal from the guidance they offer. "
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" I have grown used to the focus on my clothes and my shoes. "
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" National security is the first duty of government but we are also committed to reversing the substantial erosion of civil liberties. "
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" We've got a first class leader at the moment. David Cameron is dealing with the issues that he was left by the last government very well indeed. "
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