Under my leadership the Conservative Party will come back together in the interests of the whole country.

I want a counter-terrorism regime that is proportionate, focused and transparent.

The U.K. needs a system for family migration underpinned by three simple principles. One: that those who come here should do so on the basis of a genuine relationship. Two: that migrants should be able to pay their way. And three: that they are able to integrate into British society.

Not partial membership of the European Union or anything that leaves us half in, half out. No, the United Kingdom is leaving the European Union.

I think that special relationship between the UK and the US has been an important part of security across the world particularly to the West.

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.

The concept of doing something with child benefit, of changing the rules around child benefit, is something that has been being discussed for some time.