Quotes from Alok Sharma

Diseases are a threat to us all. And so is climate change.

The U.K.'s relationship with China is strong, growing and delivering benefits for both our countries. As permanent members of the U.N. Security Council, we are working together to tackle global issues of the 21st century.

Some of our best and unexpected discoveries have been born out of crises - from the Second World War, for example, came Alan Turing's decoding machine, widely considered as the precursor to modern day computers and artificial intelligence.

From the radio and the world wide web, to the steam engine and penicillin, for generations the U.K. has been a world-leader in science and research.

Our reputation as a nation of animal lovers means we can make a strong case for dogs as pets rather than as food.

The U.K. wants and needs closer trading partnerships with African nations - and Africa needs much more capital.

U.K. aid is responding to our changing world and tackling the great challenges of our time. It is transforming lives in the poorest countries and making the world healthier, safer and more prosperous for everyone.

People in this country, Britons, have a special relationship with dogs. And like the millions of dog owners across our great nation, my wife and daughters and I regard our dog as a treasured member of our family.

For 47 years, the U.K. has been forced to follow rules set by Brussels bureaucrats, many of whom have never set a foot on British soil.

Achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, identifying treatments to diseases like cancer, and harnessing the power of robotics and artificial intelligence to support everyday tasks are all within our grasp. The first country that gives birth to these discoveries will change life as we know it.

The four home nations that make up our United Kingdom are bound together by historic links. We have, and always will be, better together.

The global economy is facing unprecedented challenges with the outbreak of Covid-19. Businesses large and small across our country are also responding to these challenges.

In spite of the tireless efforts of our scientist, it is possible that we may never find a successful coronavirus vaccine.

The U.K. and India have a broad and exciting partnership that includes trade and investment, climate and energy, education, health and culture, reinforced by the large, vibrant Indian diaspora in Britain.

India and the U.K. share a dynamic future on the world stage.

We want to help countries ultimately to become self-sustaining. That has to come through economic development.

Giving every girl in the world the chance of a healthy, educated, and economically independent life is essential if we are to end poverty around the world.