The battle to hold the UK together
length and breadth of the United Kingdom – England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
“It is essential that we get the right deal, and that all of our efforts and energies as a country and focused on that outcome.
“We need to do so united, as one United Kingdom, all pulling together to get the best outcome. That is what we have always done when faced with challenges.
“We have pulled together as one and succeeded together. We are four nations, but at heart we are one people.
“And I will always ensure the voices and interests of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are represented as we negotiate to leave the EU. And I will always fight to strengthen and sustain this precious, precious union.”
The Prime Minister will underscore her commitment to improving the lives of “ordinary people”, stating: “Our plan for Britain is a plan for a brighter future... A plan to get the right deal for Britain abroad yes, but also a better deal for ordinary, working people here at home.”
She will pledge to “pursue the ambitious economic and social reforms we need to make Britain work for working people”, stating: “That means building a stronger economy and investing in the things that will deliver for Britain in the long-term, tackling the problem of low productivity and helping to secure the high-paid, high-skilled jobs of the future.
“It means creating a fairer society, as we break down the barriers of privilege and spread opportunity and prosperity around the country. It means forging a more united nation, as we put the values of fairness, responsibility and citizenship at the heart of everything we do, and we strengthen the bonds of our precious union too.”
Insisting that the union is “more than just a constitutional artefact”, she will say: “It is a union between all of our citizens, whoever we are and wherever we’re from. So our plan for Britain will put strengthening and sustaining that union at its heart.
“It means taking the big decisions when they’re the right ones for Britain in the long-term. Putting the national interest above any other consideration.
“And it means ensuring that we act in the interests of the whole country – creating jobs and supporting cities, towns and communities right across our United Kingdom.”