Nelson Mandela was a towering figure in our time; a legend in life and now in death - a true global hero.

Our participation in the single market, and our ability to help set its rules is the principal reason for our membership of the EU. So it is a vital interest for us to protect the integrity and fairness of the single market for all its members.

At a time when we're having to take such difficult decisions about how to cut back without damaging the things that matter the most, we should strain every sinew to cut error, waste and fraud.

I intend to end the something for nothing culture

Over the years, Britain has made her own, unique contribution to Europe. We have provided a haven to those fleeing tyranny and persecution. And in Europe's darkest hour, we helped keep the flame of liberty alight. Across the continent, in silent cemeteries, lie the hundreds of thousands of British servicemen who gave their lives for Europe's freedom.

It's time we admitted that there's more to life than money, and it's time we focused not just on GDP, but on GWB - general well-being.

It's time to place the market within a moral framework - even if that means standing up to companies who make life harder for parents and families.