QUOTES OF THE DAY

We need to demonstrate that there is more to Westminster politics than just pantomime.

Andrea Leadsom, leader of the House of Commons.

I was a Christian when I was young and didn’t know any better. And I once went to a conference about curing gayness – all it did was reinforce my shame. Illusionist Derren Brown.

Gyms are full of morons who would be better off in the library working on their IQ.

Broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson.

I think ‘stupid woman’ is quite mild given the way she is treating the country. Former Tory Minister Ann Widdecombe on Jeremy Corbyn’s alleged use of the term to describe the prime minister.

Being allowed on the radio is a privilege and an honour. I cup the microphone like it’s a precious Faberge egg each time I enter a studio to remind myself never to take such a gift for granted.

Broadcaster Chris Evans.

Forget trying to be sexy. That’s just gruesome.

Actor Colin Firth

I’m good at playing the emotionally strangled person. The woman who is in the worst place in her life. That’s me! Actress Thandie Newton.

Colin Firth and Thandie Newton.