We will reflect the country we aspire to govern, and the sound of modern Britain is a complex harmony, not a male voice choir.
There is such a thing as society. It’s just not the same thing as the state.
The EU must be able to act with the speed and flexibility of a network, not the cumbersome rigidity of a bloc.
I think it was right to remove Saddam Hussein. I think it was the right decision then and I still think it was right now.
I believe it is wrong to undermine public safety, and indeed public confidence in the concept of human rights, by allowing highly dangerous criminals and terrorists to trump the rights of the people of Britain to live in security and peace.
Some members, like Britain and France, are ready, willing and able to take action in Libya or Mali. Others are uncomfortable with the use of military force. Let’s welcome that diversity, instead of trying to snuff it out.
There should be no means of communication which we cannot read.
The European Union that emerges from the Eurozone crisis is going to be a very different body. It will be transformed perhaps beyond recognition by the measures needed to save the Eurozone.
We can’t afford to waste time going slow on changing our party so now is not the time to put our foot on the brake. Now is the time to press on the accelerator.
Warm congratulations to my friend Barack Obama. Look forward to continuing to work together.
The prime minister says he has a vision for change, well put that to the people of the country.
Far from being a drag on growth, making our energy sources more sustainable, our energy consumption more efficient, and our economy more resilient to energy price shocks – those things are a vital part of the growth and wealth that we need.
Because I’m a democrat! The will of the people is sovereign.
We cannot go on as we are with 2.6 million people on incapacity benefit, 500,000 of them are under 35. Are we really saying there are half a million people in this country under 35 who are simply too ill to work? I don’t think that’s right.
Normally when people say they haven’t decided, they’re being polite but they’re definitely not voting for you. I think it’s different this time. People are thinking hard about the issues.
Strong views exist on both sides but I believe MPs voting for gay people being able to marry too, is a step forward for our country.
When you’re taking the country through difficult times and difficult decisions you’ve got to take the country with you. That means permanently trying to make the argument that what you’re doing is fair and seen to be fair.
I’ve always said, not giving too much away, I’m a believer in having all your stars on the pitch...
The best chapters in our economic history are those that embrace the many, not the few.
NCS – National Citizen Service is a fantastic programme. I want it to be available for every young person in the country.