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They [the British people] realise if we have a single currency we would be a long way towards that [European political union], because if the economic decisions have to be taken centrally that is an important part of the independence and sovereignty of any country.

— Michael Portillo

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Around the world three letters send a chill down the spine of the enemy — SAS. And those letters spell out one clear message: don't mess with Britain.

A [single currency] would mean giving up the government of the UK. No British government can give up the government of the UK. That's impossible.

If any of you have got an A-level it is because you have worked to get it. Go to any other country and when you have got an A-level, you have bought it.

[Schools should teach the history] of this remarkable country...the real history of heroes and bravery, of good versus evil, of freedom against tyranny. Of Nelson, Wellington and Churchill.

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