{"id":87668,"date":"2017-12-31T00:15:00","date_gmt":"2017-12-31T00:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=49fe0e5e6c73700aad4dc28cb3e093c4"},"modified":"2017-12-31T00:15:00","modified_gmt":"2017-12-31T00:15:00","slug":"news-story-prime-minister-theresa-mays-new-year-message-for-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=87668","title":{"rendered":"News story: Prime Minister Theresa May’s New Year message for 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Watch Prime Minister Theresa May\u2019s New Year message for 2018<\/a><\/p>\n

2017 has been a year of progress for the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n

In January, I set out our objectives for the Brexit negotiations, and in the months since we have pursued them with steady purpose.<\/p>\n

In March we triggered Article 50, putting the decision of the British people into action.<\/p>\n

In December we reached agreement on the first phase of negotiations with our EU partners.<\/p>\n

Next year we will move on to the vital issues of trade and security, and I am determined that we will keep up our progress in 2018.<\/p>\n

Because whichever way you voted in the referendum, most people just want the government to get on and deliver a good Brexit, and that\u2019s exactly what we are doing.<\/p>\n

Making a success of Brexit is crucial, but it will not be the limit of our ambitions.<\/p>\n

We also have to carry on making a difference here and now on the issues that matter to people\u2019s daily lives.<\/p>\n

That means building an economy fit for the future and taking a balanced approach to government spending, so we get our debt falling but can also invest in the things that matter \u2013 our schools, our police and our precious NHS.<\/p>\n

Our goal is simple: more good jobs in every part of the country, and more opportunities for young people to get on in life.<\/p>\n

The first step to a better future is getting a place at a good school.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s what every parent expects, and it\u2019s what every child deserves.<\/p>\n

So we will build more good schools, keep a tight focus on standards and discipline, and give more help and support to our fantastic teachers.<\/p>\n

We will build more homes, so housing becomes more affordable and more families can get on \u2013 and climb up \u2013 the housing ladder.<\/p>\n

And we will protect and enhance our natural environment for the next generation.<\/p>\n

2018 is a special year in the life of one of our most cherished institutions, as we will celebrate the 70th birthday of our National Health Service.<\/p>\n

It is a year to rededicate ourselves to its founding ideal: that good healthcare should be available to everyone, regardless of income.<\/p>\n

And it\u2019s a chance to celebrate the care and compassion of our wonderful NHS staff.<\/p>\n

We will continue to invest in our NHS and ensure it can deliver a world-class service now and for generations to come.<\/p>\n

As we mark the centenary of the end of the First World War, and remember the tremendous sacrifices of that conflict, the UK will remain a champion of peace and order around the world.<\/p>\n

Together with our allies, we will continue the fight against all forms of extremism, and support our security services as they work every day to keep us safe.<\/p>\n

When we host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in April we\u2019ll work with our partners to tackle global problems like climate change and plastic waste in our oceans.<\/p>\n

And as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first votes for women, let\u2019s vow to eliminate all prejudice and discrimination from our society.<\/p>\n

Because in the United Kingdom in 2018, everyone deserves the chance to succeed and everyone has a right to be treated with respect.<\/p>\n

That means safe workplaces, free from harassment.<\/p>\n

And it also means a public sphere where debate is constructive and courteous, and where we treat each other with decency.<\/p>\n

Of course any year brings its challenges \u2013 that is true for each of us personally, as much as for our country and the world.<\/p>\n

But the real test is not whether challenges come; it\u2019s how you face them.<\/p>\n

Whether you allow a task to overcome you, or tackle it head on with purpose and resolve.<\/p>\n

I believe 2018 can be a year of renewed confidence and pride in our country.<\/p>\n

A year in which we continue to make good progress towards a successful Brexit deal, an economy that\u2019s fit for the future, and a stronger and fairer society for everyone.<\/p>\n

And whatever challenges we may face, I know we will overcome them by standing united as one proud union of nations and people.<\/p>\n

I hope that 2018 is a great year for you and your family \u2013 and I wish everyone a very happy new year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Prime Minister Theresa May wishes everyone a very happy new year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87668"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=87668"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87668\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":87670,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87668\/revisions\/87670"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=87668"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=87668"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=87668"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}