They [British people] told us to restore democratic control of immigration policy and to spend their money on national priorities such as health, education and science instead of giving it to Brussels.

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

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

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

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 have a different starting premise from those 100 academics who are so heavily invested in the regime of low expectations and narrow horizons which they have created.

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