I support selecting as many candidates as early as possible for lots of reasons. First of all I think it is important that every voter - regardless of where they live in the country - should have the opportunity to vote Conservative should they wish.

Today, there's an expectation that you get to know public people. In the past, it was much more what you did and how you presented yourself.

You don't think about it at the time, but there are certain responsibilities that come with being the vicar's daughter. You're supposed to behave in a particular way. I shouldn't say it, but I probably was Goody Two Shoes.

As I reflect on the results of election I will reflect on what we need to do in the future to take the party forward.

If ever there was a time for a PM ready and able to do the job from day one, this is it.

I'm not willing to risk more terrorist plots succeeding and more paedophiles going free.

As I say the UK's position on the issue of torture and the use of torture has not changed. Our policy is the same as it has been. We condemn torture.