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.

Whatever else I know, I know that if you invest love and care in any individual you can help them to make a difference, to write their own life story.

With the single exception of Park Lane, every north-south route in London slows traffic to the pace of a wounded gnat with pleurisy struggling with a squaddie's backpack.

In order to be able to reduce migration we need to be outside the European Union.

I know what it's like to see someone lose their job as a result of the European Union. I saw my father lose his job, I saw his business go to the wall, I saw 24 people who he employed also lose their jobs.

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

I think that the message I have of optimism and hope about Britain's bright future outside the European Union is shared by many Conservative members and voters - indeed by a majority of the country.