I think the British people have a strong sense of what is fair.

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

I understand the damage the expenses crisis has done to Parliament, and the paramount importance of restoring trust in our politics.

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.

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

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.

Why don't we save and invest in our future and start making the things that millions of Chinese consumers are going to want in the future.