Keir Starmer Quotes

I believe something very deeply. That Britain's national interest is best served in a flexible, adaptable and open European Union and that such a European Union is best with Britain in it.

Brexit is an immensely complex national challenge encompassing issues from sovereignty and trade to security in an increasingly interdependent world.

In the 21st century, we can't create security by building walls.

The final Brexit deal must ensure there is no diminution in Britain's national security or ability to tackle cross-border crime.

I don't think the U.K. should leave the E.U. I think it would be a disaster for our economy, and it would lead to a decade of economic and political uncertainty at a time when the tectonic plates of global success are moving.

The ability to control our borders stands at the heart of the debate on whether or not Britain should leave the European Union.

I hate this argument that says little Britain or something outside, or Britain is part of a wider Europe. We can both be within our trading relationships within Europe but we can also be a fantastic global trader.

Our alliances should be understood as a means to expand our influence, not as a constraint on our power. The expansion of democracy and freedom in the world should be a shared interest and value with all nations.

I do not share the half-in, half-out attitude to the EU of some in Britain. Britain's place is in Europe.

Britain is a European power. We cannot change our geography. Our involvement in the politics of European cooperation is one of necessity. Our wealth and our security depend upon it.

When states decide to use force to deal with broader threats to international peace and security, they need the unique legitimacy provided by the United Nations.

I do not want Britain to turn its back on Europe or the rest of the world.

Britain's political voice depends on our role as a leading and influential member of the E.U. If we leave, we are of less value to our allies and of less concern to our enemies. We need the strongest voice we can get in the dangerous modern world.

I personally hope and wish that Britain will stay part and parcel of the European Union.

I hope Britain stays in the European Union, but I don't want to decide for the British.

Being in the European Union has its advantages, and I think that is what the British are beginning to understand, what those who are tempted by the Brexit are going to reflect upon.

The British people voted to take back control of our borders, trade, money and laws. They chose a bright future as a free, independent and sovereign country.

Brexit is not going to solve the causes of Brexit.

We need to underline the need for Britain to depart from the European Union in an orderly fashion.

Leaving the European Union really does give us a chance as a country to become more outward-looking, to become more competitive, and to deepen our links with our partners right across the world.

I campaigned for the UK to stay in the European Union but the country chose a different path.

I don't think Brexit is going to help people in Britain.

I believe Britain's response to Brexit must be based on core progressive values: internationalism, cooperation, social justice and the rule of law.

Being part of the E.U. is central to how we in the U.K. create jobs, expand trade and protect our interests around the world.

Liberal Democrats are proud to be the main U.K. political party leading the Remain campaign. Being pro-E.U. is in our DNA: internationalism, tearing down walls rather than building them, is at the heart of who we are as a party.