We can only converse if we can speak the same language. So if we are going to build One Nation, we need to start with everyone in Britain knowing how to speak English.

Margaret Thatcher was the first political leader in any major country to warn of the dangers of climate change

I treat opinion polls with a pinch of sugar.

In good times, people turn to Left wing parties, in bad times, they say, well, possibly Left-wing parties can't make those tough decisions... We've got to buck that trend

The transition to a low-carbon economy will be one of the defining issues of the 21st century. This plan sets out a route-map for the UK's transition from here to 2020...every business, every community will need to be involved. Together we can create a more secure, more prosperous low carbon Britain and a world which is sustainable for future generations.

Freedom and opportunity are precious gifts and the purpose of our politics is to expand them, for all our people.

We don't compete in the world by offering tax advantages to a few that we don't give to all our citizens and businesses