There is a golden thread which runs through British history of the individual, standing firm against tyranny and then of the individual participating in his society

Britain should be the world's number one center for genetic and stem cell research, building on our world leading regulatory regime in the area.

I am happy for there to be a leadership contest. I think there should be.

I admired and valued Robin as a colleague and friend and as one of the greatest parliamentarians of our time. His wife Gaynor and his two sons are in our thoughts and prayers.

We are entering an era in which national government, instead of directing, enables powerful regional and local initiatives to work, where Britain becomes as it should be - a Britain of nations and regions.

You need in the long run for stability, for economic growth, for jobs, as well as for financial stability, global economic institutions that make sure that growth to be sustained has to be shared, and are built on the principle that the prosperity of this world is indivisible.

I think that's a bit unfair. I'm a father with a 2-year-old child and I feel pretty young, actually.