Trust in politics has diminished, people want something to believe in and be part of. A leader who can grasp this climate change challenge, giving everyone a stake in how this great nation goes forward deserves my support, and will get it.

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Said in a letter to candidates for the 2019 Conservative leadership contest. Quoted by Cornwall Live. Rossiter Keith (29 May 2019) Cornwall MP Derek Thomas sends message to next Prime Minister contenders on the Cornwall Live website. Retrieved 9 July 2019.

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Trust in politics has diminished, people want something to believe in and be part of. A leader who can grasp this climate change challenge, giving everyone a stake in how this great nation goes forward deserves my support, and will get it.

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