We spend billions of pounds on welfare, yet millions are trapped on welfare. It's not worth their while going into work.

Complex rules restricting our labour markets are not some naturally occurring phenomenon. Just as excessive regulation is not some external plague that's been visited on our businesses.

Today the main, over-riding purpose of the European Union is different: not to win peace, but to secure prosperity.

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.

We all say in our own lives that money isn't everything. Love matters, friendships matter. My relationship with my kids matters. It shouldn't be a giant leap to take that thought and introduce it into political dialogue

I want to be the voice of change and hope. I want to confront the big challenges this country faces.

If you can work and if you're offered a job and you don't take it, you cannot continue to claim benefits. It will be extremely tough.