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

I'd personally like to see the Human Rights Act go because I think we have had some problems with it.

We want in the UK to have a good trading relationship with the EU. I think that's in our interests, I think that's in their interests as well. I want to continue to be cooperating on criminal justice, on security and defense, with the EU, I think that's important for the safety of Europe.

I had a cup of tea with Michael Howard after my appointment shortly after I became Home Secretary, and without telling tales out of school, shortly after I became Home Secretary, and he said that when people used to ask him whether he enjoyed it he'd reply that "enjoy" wasn't quite the right description.

I'm sick and tired of government ministers in this Labour government who simply blame other people when things go wrong.

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

Tying money up for 40 years doesn't sound appealing when you are young.