The British people think that if someone is disabled, then they should get all the care and support that we can offer.

There are a lot of examples where people aren't getting the right information. We could do a lot more with credit card bills so people properly understand that if you pay off the minimum it could take you 41 years to pay off is that right.

If we don't get a grip on government spending, there will be no growth.

Establishing proper economic governance that allows the Eurozone to undertake the integration it needs whilst protecting the interests of the single market for all 28, the rights of member states who are not in the Euro - including of course the UK - is really important for the future of the European Union.

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

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

What's interesting is whilst Shanghai has gone stellar - literally, in these massive buildings which have appeared since I first visited - Beijing has become a much more vibrant and interesting place. A lot more business is done here.