Kemi Badenoch: “Yesterday, the people of Aberdeen sent a message on behalf of the whole country. Energy security is national security.”

I want second chances for good people, for people who've their lessons for people who are showing that they know what they did was wrong.

I’m not giving him a national platform, he is standing to be a councillor in Somerset … it is a local platform looking at parking, sorting out bins … I have much higher thresholds for what it takes to be a Conservative MP.

When the proper process has run its course and there is a genuine contest, we will be there.

When the real choice comes, the Conservatives will be there and I hope we can earn your support.