"While my actions were meant with the best of intentions, my actions also fell below the standards of transparency and openness that I have promoted and advocated. I offer a fulsome apology to you and to the government for what has happened and offer my resignation."

“Capital punishment serve as a deterrent. I do not think we have enough deterrents in this country for criminals – let’s not forget that murders, rapists and criminals of that nature choose to commit the crimes that they commit.”

“It's a stronger strain of the virus in the sense that it's more transmittable, it's a bouncy virus.”

“There is still time to go back to Brussels and get a better deal.”

“I want them to literally feel terror at the thought of committing offences.”

“We must seize the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity offered by the end of free movement”

“What happened to these children remains one of the biggest stains on our country’s conscience.”