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.

No I'm not a great believer in getting back over things and saying if only, or if, or buts because I don't think we actually get anywhere on that.

I went up to the top of the career ladder and I came down again, I am past all that.

With the right support, a child growing up in a dysfunctional household, who was destined for a lifetime on benefits could be put on an entirely different track - one which sees them move into fulfilling and sustainable work. In doing so, they will pull themselves out of poverty.

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.

You cannot stop what the public want. The public want two strong women in the final round and then a woman prime minister and I'm absolutely with that.