Boris Johnson

Eccentric British PM

Contemporary weird famous 85 sayings

Sayings by Boris Johnson

It is a measure of the extent to which the Labour party has gone completely barking mad that they are now advocating a policy of, effectively, allowing anyone who wants to come into the country to do so.

2007 — Article in The Telegraph
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The reason we have so many problems with immigration is that we don't have enough control over our borders.

2016 — Interview with The Andrew Marr Show
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I think it's absolutely vital that we continue to resist any attempts to allow the European Union to dictate to us what we can and cannot do in this country.

2019 — Speech at Conservative Party conference
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There is no doubt that the best way to deal with a dictator is to be absolutely clear that you are not going to tolerate their behaviour.

2022 — Interview on LBC radio
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I am a one-nation conservative. I believe in social mobility. I believe in opportunity for all. I believe in a country where everyone has a chance to succeed.

2019 — Speech at Conservative Party conference
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The greatest country in the world, the United Kingdom, is going to take back control of its laws, its borders and its money.

2016 — Speech during Brexit campaign
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I am not going to be pushed around by Brussels.

2016 — Interview on Sky News
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The only way to get a good deal is to be prepared to walk away.

2019 — Interview with The Sun
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I think it's absolutely vital that we continue to invest in our armed forces and that we continue to be a global player.

2021 — Speech at Conservative Party conference
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I am a firm believer in free markets and free trade.

2002 — Interview with The Spectator
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We need to get Brexit done and unleash the potential of this country.

2019 — Speech during 2019 general election campaign
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I am a very optimistic person. I believe that this country has an incredible future.

2021 — Interview on LBC radio
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The British people have voted to leave the European Union and we must respect that decision.

2016 — Speech after Brexit referendum
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I am not afraid to take tough decisions.

2019 — Interview with The Times
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We are going to build back better, build back stronger, build back greener.

2020 — Speech at Conservative Party conference
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I think it's absolutely vital that we continue to lead the world in tackling climate change.

2021 — Interview on Sky News
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The British people are a fundamentally sensible and optimistic people.

2019 — Speech at Conservative Party conference
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I am a huge admirer of the United States of America.

2019 — Interview with Fox News
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We are going to take this country forward, and we are going to do it together.

2019 — Speech after becoming Prime Minister
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I think it's absolutely vital that we continue to support Ukraine in their struggle against Russian aggression.

2022 — Interview on LBC radio
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