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Theresa May: Help me fulfil promise of Brexit Theresa May: Help me fulfil promise of Brexit
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Theresa May has called on voters from both sides of the EU debate to back her in next week's general election to "fulfil the promise of Brexit".Theresa May has called on voters from both sides of the EU debate to back her in next week's general election to "fulfil the promise of Brexit".
In a bid to put Brexit at the heart of the campaign - after coming under fire for avoiding a TV debate - she said it could bring "enormous" opportunities.In a bid to put Brexit at the heart of the campaign - after coming under fire for avoiding a TV debate - she said it could bring "enormous" opportunities.
But she said the only other potential PM - Labour's Jeremy Corbyn - "is simply not up to the job".But she said the only other potential PM - Labour's Jeremy Corbyn - "is simply not up to the job".
The Lib Dems are warning of the impact of Brexit on the NHS. The Lib Dems say the PM's "hard Brexit" approach would harm the economy.
Mrs May used a high-profile speech to set out her vision of European Union withdrawal as part of a "great national mission" to build a "stronger, fairer and more prosperous Britain".Mrs May used a high-profile speech to set out her vision of European Union withdrawal as part of a "great national mission" to build a "stronger, fairer and more prosperous Britain".
With just a week to go to the election, the prime minister said this future could only be delivered if voters backed the Conservatives when they go to the polls on 8 June.With just a week to go to the election, the prime minister said this future could only be delivered if voters backed the Conservatives when they go to the polls on 8 June.
In a speech in Teesside, she said: "If they do, I am confident that we can fulfil the promise of Brexit together and build a Britain that is stronger, fairer and even more prosperous than it is today." In a speech in Teesside, she said: "If they do, I am confident that we can fulfil the promise of Brexit together and build a Britain that is stronger, fairer and even more prosperous than it is today."
She said, Brexit offered huge opportunities to build a "Britain beyond Brexit that is more global and outward-looking. A Britain alive with possibilities, more confident in itself, more united and more secure.She said, Brexit offered huge opportunities to build a "Britain beyond Brexit that is more global and outward-looking. A Britain alive with possibilities, more confident in itself, more united and more secure.
"A country our children and grandchildren are proud to call home. "If we get Brexit right, we can be a confident, self-governing country once again."A country our children and grandchildren are proud to call home. "If we get Brexit right, we can be a confident, self-governing country once again.
"A country that takes the decisions that matter to Britain here in Britain.""A country that takes the decisions that matter to Britain here in Britain."
But she turned her fire on Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn saying he was "simply not up to the job". She said it was time to "respect the decision of the British people" to leave the EU and said she was ready to do so "from day one". But she claimed Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was "simply not up to the job".
"He doesn't believe in Britain. He doesn't have a plan. He doesn't have what it takes. And after last night it's clearer than ever that just 11 days after the election when the negotiations begin, Jeremy Corbyn's focus wouldn't be on trying to negotiate a deal for Britain in Europe, but on trying to stitch up a deal with Nicola Sturgeon and the rest." "He doesn't believe in Britain. He doesn't have a plan. He doesn't have what it takes. And after last night it's clearer than ever that just 11 days after the election when the negotiations begin, Jeremy Corbyn's focus wouldn't be on trying to negotiate a deal for Britain in Europe, but on trying to stitch up a deal with [SNP leader] Nicola Sturgeon and the rest."
BBC assistant political editor Norman Smith said it was a more optimistic, confident tone about what life would be like post-Brexit in Britain as the prime minister sought to give people a sense of better times ahead, after a campaign dominated by talk of "hard choices" and "huge challenges".
Mrs May called a snap general election - after previously saying she would wait until 2020 - because she said she wanted to strengthen her hand in Brexit negotiations.Mrs May called a snap general election - after previously saying she would wait until 2020 - because she said she wanted to strengthen her hand in Brexit negotiations.
But the prime minister came under fire on Wednesday for not taking part in a BBC election debate and opinion polls continue to suggest Labour has narrowed the gap with the Conservatives with one YouGov poll putting the gap at just three points - although other polls suggest the Tories still have at least a 10 point lead.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Mrs May were on the same side in last year's EU referendum - against Britain leaving the EU - although they never campaigned together.Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Mrs May were on the same side in last year's EU referendum - against Britain leaving the EU - although they never campaigned together.
Both have said they respect the verdict of the British people, and have also ruled out a second referendum on the divorce deal Britain negotiates with the EU.Both have said they respect the verdict of the British people, and have also ruled out a second referendum on the divorce deal Britain negotiates with the EU.
Mrs May has claimed Mr Corbyn is "not ready" to take part in Brexit negotiations, which are due to begin 11 days after polling day on 8 June.Mrs May has claimed Mr Corbyn is "not ready" to take part in Brexit negotiations, which are due to begin 11 days after polling day on 8 June.
But shadow education secretary Angela Rayner claimed on Wednesday the way Mrs May had handled Brexit negotiations so far "has made us look like ogres across Europe".But shadow education secretary Angela Rayner claimed on Wednesday the way Mrs May had handled Brexit negotiations so far "has made us look like ogres across Europe".
Mr Corbyn has said he would fight to protect workers' rights, environmental protections and access to the single market for UK business in Brexit talks.Mr Corbyn has said he would fight to protect workers' rights, environmental protections and access to the single market for UK business in Brexit talks.
The Lib Dems are also focusing on Brexit, warning of "serious staff shortages" in the NHS caused by EU nationals leaving the UK.The Lib Dems are also focusing on Brexit, warning of "serious staff shortages" in the NHS caused by EU nationals leaving the UK.
Citing "survey data", the party claimed up to 26,500 members of staff could leave the country as a result of Brexit, and that replacing them could cost £265m over five years.Citing "survey data", the party claimed up to 26,500 members of staff could leave the country as a result of Brexit, and that replacing them could cost £265m over five years.
Former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg said: "These are skilled and hard-working people, who all work tirelessly to look after all of us. Our NHS, and the care we all rely on, will suffer without them."Former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg said: "These are skilled and hard-working people, who all work tirelessly to look after all of us. Our NHS, and the care we all rely on, will suffer without them."
He said Mrs May was pursuing a "hard line extreme version of Brexit" which would harm the UK's economy by taking it out of the single market.
Meanwhile, Labour are promising to save commuters in England more than £1,000 on their season tickets over the next five years if they win the election.Meanwhile, Labour are promising to save commuters in England more than £1,000 on their season tickets over the next five years if they win the election.
Currently, regulated fares are increased using the retail price index measure of inflation. Labour say they will use the lower consumer price index instead.Currently, regulated fares are increased using the retail price index measure of inflation. Labour say they will use the lower consumer price index instead.
Mr Corbyn said: "Under the Conservatives, rail fares have skyrocketed and tickets are some of the most expensive in Europe.Mr Corbyn said: "Under the Conservatives, rail fares have skyrocketed and tickets are some of the most expensive in Europe.
"Labour will take Britain's railways back into public control and put more money into people's pockets by capping fares."Labour will take Britain's railways back into public control and put more money into people's pockets by capping fares.
"This will save commuters £1,014 on their rail season tickets over the next parliament, as part of our plan to promote services for the many, not the few.""This will save commuters £1,014 on their rail season tickets over the next parliament, as part of our plan to promote services for the many, not the few."
A Conservative spokesman described the plan as "yet more economic shambles" and said: "Renationalising the railways will either add billions of pounds to our national debt or hit ordinary working people in the pocket with higher taxes."A Conservative spokesman described the plan as "yet more economic shambles" and said: "Renationalising the railways will either add billions of pounds to our national debt or hit ordinary working people in the pocket with higher taxes."