Prosperity should be our goal, not austerity.

I want to lead a nation where anyone who aims high can achieve their dreams.

During my campaign, I had come across a small number of (mostly) young men, who had strongly racist views. They told me they would only vote for a party that was willing to get rid of black and coloured people from this country. What struck me as strange is that they weren't bothered about the thousands of white Europeans arriving from Central and Eastern Europe.

For me what we need is a great deal of fiscal stimulus to show the UK is open for business. We need to upskill our workforce. I'm very much in tune with the work our chancellor is doing.

I do want to be very clear: I see our nuclear deterrent as absolutely core insurance for our national security.

I think we would look at other possibilities that would deliver further passenger capacity, that would deliver further infrastructure to the north of England but would be better value for taxpayers.

Actually I do believe we need a proper licensed regime that works better and is much more focused on animal welfare.