I think essentially if you look at British public debate around the issues of our interconnectedness with the global economy you do not find a ready audience, of any large scale, for pulling up the shutters.

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

I would also like to see children aged between 11 and 18 taught financial education in a structured way in schools. I would also say that that is not enough. You have also got to improve numeracy skills, mathematical skills in schools.

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.

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

I reject absolutely the idea that people should know their place, and know their class.

I get a lot of letters from people.