We can't afford to waste time going slow on changing our party so now is not the time to put our foot on the brake. Now is the time to press on the accelerator.

We believe in a flexible union of free member states who share treaties and institutions and pursue together the ideal of co-operation. To represent and promote the values of European civilisation in the world. To advance our shared interests by using our collective power to open markets. And to build a strong economic base across the whole of Europe.

When you’re taking the country through difficult times and difficult decisions you’ve got to take the country with you. That means permanently trying to make the argument that what you’re doing is fair and seen to be fair.

I am just not a great fan of the Piers Morgan format. I would rather do something a bit more substantial.

Every time I visit Iraq or Afghanistan I am blown away.

Because I'm a democrat! The will of the people is sovereign.

Mrs Cameron keeps a rather better weekend diary than I do.