I think honestly that Michael [Gove] came to this decision[Prime Minister candidate] very late, that he needed to step up.

What is good is the fact that we've got a broad selection of candidates [for Prime Minister]... to choose from, representing a diverse set of backgrounds, a diverse set of perspectives.

I think this is what we must not lose sight of, present a confident, positive and optimistic platform for our country's future in which this Party appeals to the centre ground of British politics.

I didn't think I was the right person to do that job but I do think Michael Gove is and that's why I'm backing him.

I have said before I think it would be really good to have a woman in the final two but that's a matter for the parliamentary party.

I think honestly that Michael [Gove] came to this decision[Prime Minister candidate] very late, that he needed to step up.

There is definitely a mood in the party for making sure that two cabinet heavyweights we have got, who come from different traditions, different sides of the EU referendum campaign, Theresa May and Michael Gove - it would be right to put them to the party in the country.