It's critical that children spend time before they arrive in school in a warm, attractive and inclusive environment, where they can learn through play, master social skills and prepare for formal schooling.

I notice that the number of cosmetic-surgery operations has risen by 34 per cent in the past year. Once we subtract Jordan, Jodie Marsh and Michael Jackson from those figures, we can see that demand overall may have stabilised.

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

There are huge challenges ahead for this country but also huge opportunities. We can make this country stronger and fairer.

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

Many more schools can be outstanding.

I hope that in the days to come, I'll be able to convince my colleagues that I should be one of the candidates that Conservative party members can choose from.