I disagree with the analysis that you've put about what happened in relation to the student demonstrations and protests and the incident with the Prince of Wales' car. We're very clear that we have to separate out the political responsibility from operational responsibility of the police.

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.

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.

I think major reorganisation is not something the government's about to do.

I was a teenage godmother.

Just as the police review their operational tactics, so we in the Home Office will review the powers available to the police.

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