We campaigned on the fact that we were going to have to take difficult decisions because of the state of the public finances. When we got into government we discovered that actually the public finances were in an even worse state than we thought. Theresa May badlycampaigndecision share on social
In our fields, on our fishing vessels, in our factories and our homes, there are people deprived of their freedom and trapped in a life of unimaginable suffering. Theresa May deprivefactoryfield Change image and share on social
Look, we constantly live looking at the issue of the threat of terrorism. Theresa May constantlyissuelive Change image and share on social
We want to go further than preventing people from becoming terrorists and focus on a broader approach to counter-extremism - both violent and non-violent. Theresa May approachbroadcounter Change image and share on social
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. Theresa May announcebureaucracybusiness share on social
As late as the 1980s, female officers were issued with uniform and kit which included a handbag, complete with a smaller truncheon to fit inside, and it wasn't until 1995 that our first female chief constable was appointed. Theresa May 1980sappointchief share on social
I think our police do an excellent job, day in and day out, working to keep us safe. Theresa May dayexcellentjob Change image and share on social
We know of officers who develop inappropriate relationships with victims of domestic abuse. They have ignored their professional duty and their moral responsibility. Theresa May abusedevelopdomestic Change image and share on social
Today, there's an expectation that you get to know public people. In the past, it was much more what you did and how you presented yourself. Theresa May expectationpastpeople Change image and share on social