QUOTES OF THE DAY

“I have said before that our diversity is our greatest strength, and I become ever more convinced of that truth as time goes by and as I see fresh examples of that principle – as I do so clearly here today.”

– Prince Charles, above, says inclusion and diversity is ‘close to his heart’, during a visit to Cambridge University.

“The evidence from this research correlates with our lived experience from talking to and supporting members of the rugby family currently struggling following their professional careers.”

– Former Wales rugby player Alix Popham, who was diagnosed with early onset dementia last year as a result of head injuries suffered on the pitch – welcomes new research into depression and anxiety among former players.

“David’s death was the catalyst for everyone in Parliament realising their oneness as a community working differently, but together, for the good of the nation in our world.”

– Canon Pat Browne pays tribute to late Conservative MP Sir David Amess who was remembered at a Westminster Cathedral service yesterday, more than a month after he was killed while serving his constituents

“The arts sector is a pretty huge sector, I don’t think they all opposed my position, but there were certainly a vocal number, mostly, possibly wholly male, who quite used to and quite frequently comment and continue to do so. Were they all from the left? Yes, I think there were a number of people who sadly used my appointment as a means of political attack and that did happen.”

– Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries

tells a committee of MPs that leftwing critics have been hostile to her

she was given the ministerial role.