I do not believe the picture that some people paint of Scottish towns dependent on welfare. Every time I come here, I meet people who are determined to get into work. Who, with the right help are desperate to get off benefits, support their family and set an example for their children.

I am not going to go round trying to make people say 'Wow!'... I'm not going to play Hollywood lookalikes.

We have to ensure that our immigration system works in the interests of Britain, enabling us to make a realistic promise to our young school-leavers. It is part of our contract with the British people.

The person that takes over needs to have the skills to manage that ... I believe Andrea [Leadsom] has the edge.

Aspiration, it seems, is in danger of becoming the preserve of the wealthy.

A system that was originally designed to support the poorest in society is now trapping them in the very condition it was supposed to alleviate.

Work is transformative. It gives you a greater chance of a greater income. You can affect your life while you're of working age, so you have scope and opportunity. Pensioners do not.