I will do everything that is required in order to bring immigration down to a level that is manageable, that the public believe is right.

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.

Ever since going up to university, I have accumulated new debt, and new means of becoming indebted.

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

I felt we needed someone to lead this country who believed heart and soul in leaving the European Union.

Children themselves know they are being cheated. Ultimately we owe it to our children. They are in school for 190 days a year. Every moment they spend learning is precious. If a year goes by and they are not being stretched and excited, that blights their life.

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