If you are from an ordinary working class family, life is just much harder than many people in politics realise.

I was a teenage godmother.

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

I am willing to consider powers which would ban known hooligans from rallies and marches and I will look into the powers the police already have to force the removal of face coverings and balaclavas.

Britain is an open and tolerant country.

My night out would be with my husband, wherever he chose to take me.