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.

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.

I think it's important to do a good job and not to feel that you've got to make grand gestures, but just to get on and deliver.

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

Today I can announce a raft of reforms that we estimate could save over 2.5 million police hours every year. That's the equivalent of more than 1,200 police officer posts. These reforms are a watershed moment in policing. They show that we really mean business in busting bureaucracy.

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

The relationship of the United States with Mexico is a matter for the United States and Mexico.