I do want to be very clear: I see our nuclear deterrent as absolutely core insurance for our national security.
Andrea LeadsomThe Nick Boles text is kiboshed [Mike] Gove's chances. It undermined people's confidence in him. It made it look as if he's been conspiring all along. It did more damage to his reputation than anything else.
Andrea LeadsomActually I do believe we need a proper licensed regime that works better and is much more focused on animal welfare.
Andrea LeadsomI can't possibly put myself in his [Tony Blair's] shoes and be inside his head but what I can say is that the security of the nation is the first duty of any government but at the same time for me going to war would always be the last resort. I would exhaust all other opportunities first.
Andrea Leadsom