Fighting malaria not only has a positive impact on improving health services in developing countries, it also increases their economic growth and productivity.

Leadership means not shying away from issues like safe abortion when the evidence shows us these services will save women's lives.

We must harness the energy of the U.K. science and technology sectors, whether in the use of cutting-edge technology to transform the way we do development, in creating drought-resistant seeds to boost food production, or in vaccines to wipe out disease.

For all the challenges facing governments and their economies around the world equality for disabled people is not just a big part of the answer; it is the entire margin of victory.

Businesses must ensure that inclusivity and accessibility is imbedded in the education of tomorrow's planners and designers, and they must increase the amount of consumer information available to the public, and enable the production and swift take up of products and services disabled people want and need.

We've seen unscrupulous legal firms racking up legal aid bills for fabricated accusations. And we've seen attempts by them to pursue cases that stand no chance of a conviction, putting those accused through hell.

The work we do - the breadth, depth and quality of it, the soft power we wield and the contribution we make to the health, wealth and prosperity of the U.K. and the world - should be a source of uncontroversial national pride.

We must harness the energy of the U.K. science and technology sectors, whether in the use of cutting-edge technology to transform the way we do development, in creating drought-resistant seeds to boost food production, or in vaccines to wipe out disease.

On the island of Ireland the issue of the border is more than just a practical issue; it is about emotion, history and politics.

Our future defence relationship with Europe should be complimentary - and not in competition to - NATO. It must be effective, too.

It's vital that someone with a mental health issue is given the chance to open up to someone and discuss how they're feeling, to help relieve the pressure they may be keeping to themselves.

Protecting the peace of those who have lay their lives on the line for our nation is my personal priority.

Equality means allowing people to achieve their full potential - for themselves and for their country.

World Health Day is a fantastic opportunity to start a conversation about work and mental health.

We are not a superpower, but we have a legitimate need to protect and enhance our global interests. It is important that we maintain the independent defence capability to do so. We stand the best chance of doing so outside the E.U.