What happened in the United States election is not a matter for the United Kingdom, it is a matter for the United States and the United States authorities.

I want to see an open and tolerant society here in the United Kingdom, I want to see a country that works for everyone whatever their background.

It is clearly important for all leadership candidates to be open and transparent about their tax affairs. I was very happy to publish mine today, and hope others will follow suit.

When you first come into Parliament, it's a daunting place because you feel you've so much to learn. Once you've been re-elected, you feel much more confident. It just gives you a bit of a boost.

The last time Boris Johnson did a deal with the Germans he came back with three nearly new water cannon.

Well can I just make a point about the numbers because people talk a lot about police numbers as if police numbers are the holy grail. But actually what matters is what those police are doing. It's about how those police are deployed.

I was in the Commons recently and saw a young lady wearing a nice pair of shoes. I said I liked them and she said my shoes were the reason she became involved in politics.