Of all the public services, education is the one I'm most interested in. You get a more dynamic economy, you deal with most social problems, and it's morally right.

I would say I have taken substantive action to make things easier for people.

I get a lot of letters from people.

Autism is a very serious condition.

I want to see genuine talent rewarded.

Cutting budget deficits can never be just an exercise in economics.

The rise in world oil prices has been larger than anyone forecast.