Putting together a really strong unifying team was an absolute condition. When that fell away, I think that Michael [Gove] felt things had changed.
I also think when it comes to delivering on Brexit, we need someone with a passion but also the mastery of the detail.
Ultimately what is not needed now is recriminations.
We were striving and struggling not just for a dream ticket, but a dream team...
Michael Gove is the right leader for the country.
I think that Michael [Gove] felt things had changed.