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

Britain is an open and tolerant country.

I am the only candidate capable of delivering these three things as prime minister, and tonight it is clear that I am also the only one capable of drawing support from the whole of the Conservative party.

The public want honesty from their politicians. Not showy gimmicks.

I think there is a break down of trust generally, between people and politicians. I think that's come about for a whole variety of reasons.

What we're also doing is helping police forces in terms of issues like procurement and IT, so that savings can be made in those areas which I think is the sort of thing that everybody is going to want us to be doing.

I believe in marriage. I believe marriage is a really important institution; it's one of the most important institutions we have.