Why ... do the myths of America the Hateful take such powerful hold? Because anti-Americanism provides a useful emotional function which goes beyond logic and reaches deep into the darker recesses of the European soul. In centuries past those on the Left who wished to personalise their hatred of capitalism, who sought to make it emotionally resonant by fastening an envious political passion on to a blameless scapegoat people, embraced anti-Semitism. It was the socialism of fools. Which is what anti-Americanism is now.

I felt we needed someone to lead this country who believed heart and soul in leaving the European Union.

Let me first of all congratulate both of the candidates who have made it through - both Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom are formidable politicians and they have fought great campaigns and they deserve to be in the final two.

Government has got to invest more money in our NHS. The people who work in it are heroic. They do an amazing job.

I will ensure we honour the instructions the British people have given us. I argued for specific changes in the referendum campaign, I believe in them, I will deliver them.

My father had a fishing business in Aberdeen destroyed by the European Union and the Common Fisheries Policy.

I will lay out my plan for the United Kingdom, which I hope can provide unity and change.