Believe me, I understand that most higher rate taxpayers are not the super-rich.

We can help people. We have got to move this economy from its over-dependence on debt. People should have manageable debts, a manageable mortgage.

One of the big problems we have in this country is that not enough people understand how important it is to save, understand the details of credit card statements, to be able to compare different APRs and the like. I support the idea.

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.

I find China such a fascinating and interesting country. Each time I come back something has changed and it's moved on in leaps and bounds.

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

Every day as Chancellor I see alerts telling me of risks around the world.