Brexit is so extraordinary in so many ways.

One of the most depressing aspects of the whole Brexit debate has been the rush to instant judgment about the motives of MPs and others and the readiness to accuse others of treachery or betrayal.

We have seen at first hand that upholding the Good Friday Agreement while also avoiding a hard border in Ireland is the key to unblocking the Brexit logjam.

It's clear that many migrant families really support their children and appreciate the transforming power of education.

Accountability and value for money for taxpayers must be at the heart of how the BBC is funded.

Leaving the E.U. with no deal means Britain would default to World Trade Organisation rules with our biggest trading partner.

I'm not sure a pain-free Brexit is possible.

Any negotiation involves compromise and no one will get everything they want.

Shining a light on issues like the gender pay gap and whether firms are imposing and meeting targets is how diversity gets pushed up the priority lists of boards. Greater transparency allows for more effective scrutiny.

I voted Remain, but I also believe in democracy. The 2016 referendum was the largest popular vote in the U.K.'s history and it cannot be ignored.

When I go in and talk to students about being a Member of Parliament, I say to them it took me 21 years from joining the Conservative Party as a 16-year-old to being elected as a Member of Parliament for the first time in Loughborough. It's a long journey, but the rewards when you get there, the feeling of accomplishment is huge.

I don't have time to think about my pre-politics days. I am so very busy.

I come from a secular background.

My party will not be with any BJP or Congress-led government.

My father used to say that you haven't learnt anything about politics unless you've been out of power for at least 10 years. That's why I am certain I am here to stay.

Orissa is cursed by the two tragic extremes of drought and famine.

My father did not groom us for politics. I took the plunge because I wanted to carry on his work in his constituency.

I face no problem in communicating with the people of Orissa whom I meet everyday.

My action against corruption has been well acclaimed by the people of Orissa.

I think what is important is that my work speaks for itself.

Millets are an integral part of tribal life and a staple diet of tribals of Odisha since time immemorial.

My government's pro-women initiatives, starting from Mission Shakti to Mamata, along with 50% reservations for women in the panchayat and urban local body polls have helped empower women in political, social, and economic spheres.

There is no question of any alliance with the Congress party. The Congress have always neglected the people of Odisha.

Centre supports Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in Polavaram and Mahanadi cases. They are sidelining the interests of Odisha.