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

The first four months of my life were spent in care, before I was adopted by my wonderful parents - my mum and dad - Ernie and Christine. They went on to adopt my sister, who is profoundly deaf, and invested both of us with a love and support that informs everything I do today.

In this fallen world, I suspect we will never achieve perfection. But that won't stop me trying.

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.

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

One of reasons I was able to go to university was because of the sacrifices my family made.

You know, you don't see hospital consultants going on strike, and I don't believe that teachers and headteachers should. It's within their rights, it's a civil right, but I think it is wrong in terms of the reputation of the profession.