George Osborne Quotes

Brexit was, at its heart, about democracy and sovereignty.

We will not be thanked by anyone for dragging the country out of the E.U. on a deal for which the public have shown no enthusiasm. For MPs that would be an abdication of responsibility.

The British people have the right to decide - have the right to decide whether or not they want to be part of the E.U. And I shouldn't interfere in this.

We had the biggest democratic exercise, and the majority voted to leave the E.U. It is our duty to make sure we do that.

Because the referendum in 2016 wasn't just about our relationship with the E.U., it was about millions of people and their relationship with politics as a whole.

Brexit can be stopped.

We are leaving the E.U. I accept that. But I made a decision I was never again going to vote against my conscience, and that stands.

If we left the European Union, it would be a one-way ticket, not a return. So we will have time for a proper, reasoned debate. At the end of that debate you, the British people, will decide.

I am elected to judge.

The next leader of this country needs to be someone who believes heart and soul that Britain should be outside the European Union.

The E.U. referendum is a major watershed in U.K. history. It will be important for the future of the Conservative party. It will be even more important for the future of our country.

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

I believe very strongly that staying in is the right answer for Britain. And I haven't pulled my punches, I've fought this campaign the only way I know how, which is to lead from the front, to be clear about what I believe, to be clear about what the consequences are.

Imagine what we could achieve if we had more Conservative MEPs in the European Parliament in terms of getting a better deal for Britain and negotiating fundamental reform and putting that in a referendum to the British people.

One thing we can be sure of is that Brexit will leave its mark on the E.U.

Leaving the E.U. is an opportunity for our country.

As a strong believer that Brexit is a very damaging mistake that becomes more obvious every day, I see sound democratic reasons for asking the electorate to confirm what it wants to do.

If, like me, you believe that your taxes should be spent on your priorities in this country by politicians accountable to you then you should vote to leave the E.U.

I've become a lot more politicised because of Brexit.

There are also parties in Germany that support leaving the E.U. Everyone can see in the example of Britain what consequences that would have.

The E.U. Referendum clearly divided us, and little has been done by those that lead us to bring us back together.

There were many reasons why people voted to leave the European Union in 2016. But my impression, having campaigned to remain in the E.U., is that above all else, people throughout this country sought to regain a feeling of control - not just of our laws, but over our lives too, and the people we elect into office.

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

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

Brexit has energised millions of people, young and old, to take part in our democracy and that's a great thing.