Dominic Grieve

Thankfully, roads have opened that could lead us out of this Brexit crisis. One obvious solution, which is fast gaining support, is to hand the issue back to the country. I would add that we also need formally to take no deal Brexit off the table, because that way lies chaos and disaster.

For democracy to function properly it requires accepting the absolute right of individuals and groups to campaign against decisions previously taken by majorities and to seek to change them.

All political parties, if they are to be successful, have to be broad churches.

Of course we should harness IT to strengthen public protection and public service delivery.

Believing in and practising the principles of the rule of law is, with our liberty and democracy, among the most powerful weapons we have. It is less effective if we blur its clarity and we should do this as sparingly as possible.

We have collectively to face up to the fact that in the two main political parties there are substantial disagreements on the best form Brexit should take.

The country needs leadership driven by the dictates of national security, not the ebb and flow of political fortunes.

The public are not fools.

In a mature democracy any proposed policy should be subjected to a close analysis of its likely benefits and costs.

Having campaigned to remain in the E.U., I voted to trigger Article 50, in response to the clearly expressed wish of the electorate. It must now be my duty as an MP to try to ensure that Brexit is as smooth as possible and that there is a sound legislative framework in place to bring this about. A chaotic departure is in no-one's interest.

It is in nobody's interest that groups should find themselves excluded from society.

As an MP, my first duty is to act in the national interest, regardless of party affiliation.