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

I think more and more respect has been accorded to teachers, and quite rightly so.

The promise to use the money we currently send to Brussels and invest it instead on the priorities of the British people - principally in the NHS - and to cut VAT on domestic fuel. With my leadership, it will be delivered.

I have come, reluctantly, to the conclusion that Boris [Johnson] cannot provide the leadership or build the team for the task ahead.

I think it's appropriate that we simplify, clarify and strengthen, so instead of this nebulousness, we have clarity and authority invested in teachers once more.

I'm clear that we do need to improve what's happening in our schools.

The British prime minister will want to have a strong and positive relationship with European leaders always.