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" The Conservative party, the modern Conservative party, is on the side of people who want to work hard and get on. "
George Osborne
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" The threat from terrorists - from extreme ideologies - needs to be challenged head-on. "
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" Leaving the E.U. was not the outcome that I wanted or campaigned, but now that democracy has spoken, we must act on that result. I will fully respect that result. "
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" Britain can choose, as others are, short term fixes and more stimulus. Or we can lead the world with long-term solutions to long-term problems. "
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Short
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