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 am delighted by the support I have received from colleagues. It reflects the optimistic message that I've been putting forward.

If I'm the British prime minister I won't be dictated to on the timetable or the manner of the negotiations.

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 remember my mum explaining to me what adoption meant when I was still at primary school. 'Son,' she said to me, 'you didn't grow under my heart, you grew in it'.

Proper history teaching is being crushed under the weight of play-based pedagogy which infantilises children, teachers and our culture.

Our most important public service will always be the NHS. And I want to say something clear and unambiguous about the future of the health service.