THEY SAID WHAT?

“A clean-break Brexit can shape the future of our economy and society. It will give us the freedom to shape our future by taking immediate control of our own laws, borders, money, fishing and defence” Nigel Farage again calls for a complete split with the EU at the Brexit Party’s election policy launch.

“It’s not being indecisive, it’s being grown-up and sensible about it – we have to bring the country together, we cannot go on debating Brexit on two sides” Jeremy Corbyn rejects criticism that he is “indecisive” for not stating which side he would campaign for in a future Brexit referendum.

“Every child saved is a triumph of compassion in the face of cruelty. We fervently hope this is just the start” Charity Save the Children praises the Government for beginning the repatriation process of British orphans from Syria.

“People are dying here in poverty because of what you’ve done with austerity. I know people who have suffered so much, it breaks my heart” Student Jay Sutherland questions Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson over her party’s actions while in government between 2010 and 2015.

“Colin was a very fine actor who brought truth and integrity to the role of Tony, as well as being a good friend and generous colleague” Pat Gallimore pays tribute to her on-airwaves husband Colin Skipp, who played Tony Archer for more than 40 years on The Archers, after he died aged 80.

“I like to give the impression I agree with everyone. I don’t think you get the best out of people by asking them hard questions – all I want is to get the stories out” Words of wisdom on reporting from PA’s former political editor Chris Moncrieff, who continued to supply the quotes of the day until very recently despite being retired for more than two decades. Chris has sadly died aged 88 after a short illness.