I didn't come from a traditional Tory background; it was urban and metropolitan.

I support gay marriage. I support gay marriage because I believe Conservatives support the institutions of commitment.

No other chancellor in the long history of the office has felt the need to pass a law in order to convince people he has the political will to implement his own Budget.

We can help people. We have got to move this economy from its over-dependence on debt. People should have manageable debts, a manageable mortgage.

I think you can look at the British economy with confidence.

For example at the moment there is a compulsory requirement to buy an annuity. That is something we would get rid of. It puts some people off saving.

You cannot tackle Britain's debts without tackling the unreformed welfare system.