13 Jul 2016
UK's PM May: As we leave the EU, we will forge a bold new positive role for ourselves
Following are the key quotes from Theresa May’s first speech as UK Prime Minister outside 10 Downing Street:
- "The word 'unionist' is very important to me."
- "David Cameron's legacy is one of social justice."
- "Will fight against the burning injustice that if you're poor, you die sooner."
- "I plan to lead in the same spirit as David Cameron."
- "The government I lead will be driven not by the interests of the privileged few."
- "Under David's leadership stabilised economy, but true legacy is social justice - led a one nation government, in that spirit I will lead."
- "When it comes to taxes we will prioritize ordinary Britons not the wealthy."
- "As we leave the European Union, we will forge a bold new positive role for ourselves."