Andrea Leadsom

I believe that the love of same-sex couples is every bit as valuable as that of opposite-sex couple. ”

Marriage in the biblical sense is very clearly - from the many, many Christians who wrote to me on this subject, in their opinion - can only be between a man and a woman. ”

I wholeheartedly believe that same-sex couples have as valid a relationship with their partner as do heterosexuals. I also believe that in the eyes of the state, we all deserve to be treated equally. ”

I want to live in Britain with a sense of humour - where there are no groups whose life choices are 'above' criticism. ”

Like so many of my generation and those younger, I have spent most of my life in the E.U., and my instincts were naturally for reform from within. ”

I am a big fan of seeing more women in public life. ”

My kids are a huge part of my life. ”

We must give young people and others who cannot find a job a direct and clear incentive to create one for themselves by starting a business. ”

I believed in a number of the E.U.'s core values - the promotion of peace, global trading opportunities, and the values of freedom and democracy. These are areas in which our great country leads the world. ”

I am a very committed Christian. I think my values and everything I do is driven by that. ”