Sham marriages have been widespread; people have been allowed to settle in Britain without being able to speak English; and there have not been rules in place to stop migrants becoming a burden on the taxpayer. We are changing all of that.

It [selecting as many candidates as possible] is also advantageous for the [Conservative] Party because it helps us to build a base in those areas where we have not in, recent times, been as active as we'd have liked. It means that opposing parties don't get a free run but are challenged to prove themselves to voters.

Like Indiana Jones, I don't like snakes - though that might lead some to ask why I'm in politics.

Britain and the United States have an enduring and special relationship based on the values of freedom, democracy and enterprise.

I'm not someone who feels anger on particular issues.

It remains overwhelmingly and compellingly in Britain's national interest that the EU should succeed.

A lot of men in politics suddenly woke up to the issue of women in politics when they realised: hey, there are votes in this!