The reason I entered politics was a belief that the people of this country - having achieved so much that was good and noble in our past - had the potential to do amazing things in the future.

When I talk to teachers they tell me the things they'd most like from any government are a reduction in bureaucracy, support to help ensure good discipline and a reformed Ofsted.

I know what it's like to see someone lose their job as a result of the European Union. I saw my father lose his job, I saw his business go to the wall, I saw 24 people who he employed also lose their jobs.

It is literally the case that learning languages makes you smarter. The neural networks in the brain strengthen as a result of language learning.

I'm a decentralizer. I believe in trusting professionals.

I believed we needed someone who would be able to build a team, lead and unite. I hoped that person would be Boris Johnson.

I want there to be an open and positive debate about the path the country will now take. Whatever the verdict of that debate I will respect it.