A strong devolved government is vital so that we have proper local decision-making, helping to strengthen the economy and build a more united community. David Lidington Read Quote
In Africa, animals and the natural landscape allow local communities to support themselves, as there is a constant source of money from tourism. David Lidington Read Quote
Many people might wonder why conserving wildlife should be considered so important when there are wider issues of global and national interest, such as conflict and poverty to worry about. The answer is because these issues are interlinked. David Lidington Read Quote
The illegal wildlife trade has an unacceptable human cost for those who have lived for centuries in harmony with wildlife. David Lidington Read Quote
Russia is a major power; it should live up to its international responsibilities. David Lidington Read Quote
Being part of the E.U. is central to how we in the U.K. create jobs, expand trade and protect our interests around the world. David Lidington Read Quote
The U.K. has always had good track record in providing leadership and a constructive agenda for change. David Lidington Read Quote
As the Eurozone takes steps towards closer fiscal and economic integration, and as the E.U. continues to develop, we need to be absolutely clear when it is most appropriate to take decisions at the national or local level, closer to the people affected, and in other cases when it is best to take action at the E.U. or global level. David Lidington Read Quote
A desire to see significant reform and change is perfectly compatible with our belief that membership of the E.U. is in our national interest. David Lidington Read Quote
The Foreign Office works hard to remind people of local laws and customs as often they can be very different to British law. David Lidington Read Quote
