Now that Britain has voted to leave, I think the country deserves to have a leader who believes in Britain outside the European Union and who also has experience at the highest level of government.

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

The reason I entered politics was a belief that the people of this country - having achieved so much that was good and noble in our past - had the potential to do amazing things in the future.

The British people rejected politics as usual and government as usual. They want and need a new approach to running this country.

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

We have a unique chance to heal divisions, give everyone a stake in the future and set an example as the most creative, innovative and progressive country in the world.

In this fallen world, I suspect we will never achieve perfection. But that won't stop me trying.