I think it is absolutely central to our economic plan as a country not only that we put our own house in order but that we better connect ourselves with other parts of the world, particularly the faster growing parts of the world.

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

There are those who are trying to create an anti-business culture in Britain - and we have to stop them. At stake are not pay packages for a few but jobs and prosperity for the many.

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

Well look, no one takes pleasure from people making money out of the misery of others, but that is a function of capitalist markets.

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

Britain should not be forced to make a choice between joining the single currency and leaving the EU, because if we're forced to make that choice we would leave the EU.