Quotes from Theresa May

There's much more we can be doing in Parliament, we could be giving more power back to people at local government level, through local referendums.

Flexible working is not just for women with children. It is necessary at the other end of the scale. If people can move into part-time work, instead of retirement, then that will be a huge help. If people can fit their work around caring responsibilities for the elderly, the disabled, then again that's very positive.

The country voted to leave the European Union, and it is the duty of the Government and of Parliament to make sure we do just that.

I think for voters what matters is the values that drive the government.

For voters what matters is what government actually delivers for them.

The decision on whether to ban anyone from the U.K. is made by the home secretary on the basis of the evidence at the time.

Now there is a growing feeling, it's something that David Cameron led on actually, he said this some time ago, that MPs should not be voting on their own pay.

I've been clear that Brexit means Brexit.

I'd personally like to see the Human Rights Act go because I think we have had some problems with it.

We all know the stories about the Human Rights Act... about the illegal immigrant who cannot be deported because, and I am not making this up, he had a pet cat.

We are ensuring that we are checking people who are coming in to the U.K.

I'm very fortunate. My husband is hugely supportive, and he is very happy getting on with his career.

Tying money up for 40 years doesn't sound appealing when you are young.

I am a vicar's daughter and still a practising member of the Church of England.

Politics is changing and as the demographics of different constituencies change so we need to be awake to the possibility of making gains where we have not traditionally done so.

The Government has already U-turned today and I think the pressure is clearly growing for proper accountability over what this Government's negotiating position is on Brexit.

I'm sick and tired of government ministers in this Labour government who simply blame other people when things go wrong.

I think major reorganisation is not something the government's about to do.

The public want honesty from their politicians. Not showy gimmicks.

It is clearly important for all leadership candidates to be open and transparent about their tax affairs. I was very happy to publish mine today, and hope others will follow suit.

I will be ruthless in cutting out waste, streamlining structures and improving efficiency.

The use of water cannon could have changed the face of British policing; it would have made a huge difference to British policing.

Today I can announce a raft of reforms that we estimate could save over 2.5 million police hours every year. That's the equivalent of more than 1,200 police officer posts. These reforms are a watershed moment in policing. They show that we really mean business in busting bureaucracy.

I'm very pleased to be recognising International Women's Day, a day that celebrates the achievements of women across the world.