I understand the damage the expenses crisis has done to Parliament, and the paramount importance of restoring trust in our politics.
George OsborneI reject absolutely the idea that people should know their place, and know their class.
George OsborneThe Conservative Party mustn't sound like the old man on the park bench who says things were better in 1985, or 1955, or 1855.
George OsborneJust as it wouldn't be right to only to have an economic dialogue with China, equally you shouldn't restrict your dialogue solely to issues around, say, human rights. You can raise all those issues, and that is what reflects a mature discussion. So I don't think essentially we have to choose between being partners in China's economic development and being proud defenders of British values.
George Osborne