. . . tested
again and again the resilience of the British people has
been powerful proof of the
character of our country.
. . . that day the world witnessed the resolve and strength of the British people.
. . . that day the world witnessed the resolve and strength of the British people.
John Smeaton . . came to
the aid of a policeman under assault from one of the terrorists. . .
.That man, that hero
John Smeaton is here
with us today and on
behalf of our country – John, we thank you.
Every citizen who answered the call of the country
– all left their mark on this island’s
story by keeping us safe. They are the
pride of Britain. Just as our armed services with bravery
and heroism every single day also make
us proud.
We mourn those who have been lost and we honour all those who in distant places of danger give so much to our country.
We mourn those who have been lost and we honour all those who in distant places of danger give so much to our country.
They too showed the character of Britain:
communities where buildings can be damaged and even destroyed but our spirit is indestructible.
They too make us proud
of the extraordinary resilience of
ordinary British people.
t. . . these three months
make us more optimistic about what we
the British people at our best can do.
Our response was calm and measured. We simply got on with the job.
Britain has been tested and not found wanting.
This is who we are.
And there is no weakness in Britain today that cannot be overcome by the strengths of the British people.
So don’t let anyone tell us Britain is not equal to every challenge.
. . . . but don’t let anyone tell us – the British people – that this country of ours, which has over centuries given so much to the world, has ever been broken by anyone or anything.
I am proud to be British.
I believe in British values.
This is who I am. I am a conviction politician.
I stand for a Britain where everyone should rise as far as their talents can take them and then the talents of each of us should contribute to the well being of all.
I stand for a Britain where all families who work hard can build a better life for themselves and their children.
I stand for a Britain where every young person who has it in them to study at college or university should not be prevented by money from doing so.
I stand for a Britain where public services exist for the patient, the pupil, the people who are to be served.
I stand for a Britain where it is a mark of citizenship that you should learn our language and traditions.
I stand for a Britain where we expect responsibility at every level of society.
I stand for a Britain that defends its citizens and both punishes crime and prevents it by dealing with the root causes.
I stand for a Britain where because this earth is on loan to us from future generations, we must all be stewards of the environment.
So I stand for a Britain where we all have obligations to each other and by fulfilling them, everyone has the chance to make the most of themselves.
Our response was calm and measured. We simply got on with the job.
Britain has been tested and not found wanting.
This is who we are.
And there is no weakness in Britain today that cannot be overcome by the strengths of the British people.
So don’t let anyone tell us Britain is not equal to every challenge.
. . . . but don’t let anyone tell us – the British people – that this country of ours, which has over centuries given so much to the world, has ever been broken by anyone or anything.
I am proud to be British.
I believe in British values.
This is who I am. I am a conviction politician.
I stand for a Britain where everyone should rise as far as their talents can take them and then the talents of each of us should contribute to the well being of all.
I stand for a Britain where all families who work hard can build a better life for themselves and their children.
I stand for a Britain where every young person who has it in them to study at college or university should not be prevented by money from doing so.
I stand for a Britain where public services exist for the patient, the pupil, the people who are to be served.
I stand for a Britain where it is a mark of citizenship that you should learn our language and traditions.
I stand for a Britain where we expect responsibility at every level of society.
I stand for a Britain that defends its citizens and both punishes crime and prevents it by dealing with the root causes.
I stand for a Britain where because this earth is on loan to us from future generations, we must all be stewards of the environment.
So I stand for a Britain where we all have obligations to each other and by fulfilling them, everyone has the chance to make the most of themselves.
And these are the principles which I believe can guide us as we, the British people, meet all the new challenges ahead: global economic competition, the terrorist and security threat, climate change, the yearning for stronger communities, the pressures to balance work and family life, and most of all - something you can hear and sense in every part of the country - the rising aspirations of the British people.
Our purpose has always been to be the party of progressive change.
. . . this is the century
where our country
cannot afford to waste the talents of anyone. Up against the competition of two
billion people in China and India, we need to unlock
all the talent we
have.
. . . the country that brings out the best in all its people will be the great success story of the global age.
. . . the country that brings out the best in all its people will be the great success story of the global age.
Merit rewarded in a Britain not divided
by class [ethnic
origins, culture or history] but united by
aspiration [for power
and material wealth]. Showing a class-free society is not
a slogan but in Britain can become a reality [except, of course for the
political class, the various academic,
professional and
business classes, the monied classes etc].
And everything we build -- we build on a strong
foundation of economic stability [i.e.
economic growth, which on our finite and vulnerable planet is
inherently unsustainable].
Ten years ago before a
Labour government we were 7th in the G7 for income per head. Now we are second only to the USA
- above Germany, above France, above Italy, above Japan, above Canada -
with the longest
uninterrupted period of economic growth in the history of our country
[Wow! That's something
to be really proud of!]
We should take pride that,
under a Labour government, Britain - this small number of people [60 million, small ?!]
on this small [overpopulated]
island - is the fifth
largest economy in the world [you see, for Gordon it's all
about POWER].
As we set out on the next stage of our journey this is our [i.e. Gordon's] vision: Britain [i.e. Gordon] leading the global economy – by our skills and creativity, by our enterprise and flexibility, by our investment in transport and infrastructure – a world leader in science; a world leader in financial and business services; a world leader in energy and the environment from nuclear to renewables; a world leader in the creative industries; and yes – modern manufacturing too – drawing on the talents of all to create British jobs for British workers.
As we set out on the next stage of our journey this is our [i.e. Gordon's] vision: Britain [i.e. Gordon] leading the global economy – by our skills and creativity, by our enterprise and flexibility, by our investment in transport and infrastructure – a world leader in science; a world leader in financial and business services; a world leader in energy and the environment from nuclear to renewables; a world leader in the creative industries; and yes – modern manufacturing too – drawing on the talents of all to create British jobs for British workers.
I continue to reach out to
all those who work hard and play by the rules, who believe in strong
families and a patriotic
Britain [loyal
and subservient to Gordon and his government] who may have
supported other parties but who like me want to defend and advance British [Gordon's] values and our way of life.
Perhaps the biggest
challenge for the new politics is to show how we as a community [what community?!]
can join together to safeguard the environment, to turn the silent,
rising tide of global warming.
For sixty years Britain has shown
the way to health care not as a privilege to be paid for but as a
fundamental human right [for
anyone who can wangle themselves British citizenship].
I have listened to and I have heard the British people [sounds like God speaking].
Our great ambition now: a
National Health Service that is also a personal health service.
So this is my pledge to the British people:
I will not let you down.
I will stand up for our schools and our hospitals.
I will stand up for British
values.
I will stand up for a
strong Britain.
And I will always stand up for you.
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