If your only objective is to be popular, you're going to be popular but you will be known as the Prime Minister who achieved nothing.

This country is made up of small towns and big dreams.

If your only objective is to be popular, you're going to be popular but you will be known as the Prime Minister who achieved nothing.

Margaret Thatcher inherited the sick man of Europe in 1979 and transformed it into a powerhouse. When she left office, it was Britain redefined. And of course the frosting on the cake was her action in the Falklands, where she gave Britain back some of its pizzazz, addressed some past yearning and great memories. So she gave them back their pride. That was the first great thing she did.

You have to spend your political capital on great causes for your country.

I think the government has to reposition environment on top of their national and international priorities.

And look, I was a big, brassy guy who won and won big. I did what I wanted.