Andrea Leadsom

What I think we have to be doing is promote the strength of the U.K. working together far stronger, far more than we have done, and I have a number of policy areas that I would use to try and make that happen. ”

I want to live in a Britain where there is a shared belief in freedom and democracy, and equal rights for men and women. ”

I just don't accept the premise that we have any economic issue with voting to leave. I think it's absolutely balanced. ”

I'm passionate about parliament democracy. ”

This is, after all, the country that gave the world the rule of law, parliamentary democracy, the right to own property, the English language, and the free market... we are a remarkable people, and we have so much more to give. ”

Along with 'normal' people in this country, I'm sick and tired of political correctness. ”

Transparency will be at the heart of everything I do - it's what parliament expects, and it's what the public deserves. ”

The reason I say 'never say never' is because I do not think that there should be another independence referendum in Scotland - I do not think it's in their interest - but on the other hand, I am a big believer in devolution. ”

One of my own kids was in a class with a friend who had two mums, and that was absolutely normal right from a very young age. I think it's important that we absolutely accept equality in every area whilst at the same time respecting that parents may have concerns about how young their children are when they become aware of these things. ”

Women have a huge amount to offer. We're not all one homogenous bunch. We've all got different strengths and weaknesses. ”