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

This is a Budget for Britain's future to secure fairness for each child and invest in every child

We are being tough in saying it is a duty on the unemployed in future not only to be available for work - and not to shirk work - but also to get the skills for work. That is a new duty we are introducing.

When the strong help the weak, it makes us all stronger

What is gained by debt relief and aid can be lost if we don't get a proper trade agreement in Hong Kong.

In 2005 we have a once in a generation opportunity to deliver a modern Marshall plan for the developing world.

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