I 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.

Prosperity should be our goal, not austerity.

You do not need to be in the single market we do not need that we are the word's fifth biggest economy. Most economies can agree free trade deals within two years the EU is taking 10 years or never at all, why?

I always make decisions with the facts so I would look to make an early decision with the benefit of the facts.

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

I think part of the whole agenda of being open for business is about making sure that people can get here and also get there.

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