In politics a week is a very long time.

Everybody should have an equal chance - but they shouldn't have a flying start.

One man's wage increase is another man's price increase.

I'm an optimist, but I'm an optimist who takes his raincoat.

All these financiers, all the little gnomes of Zürich and the other financial centres, about whom we keep on hearing.

At home and abroad I have repeatedly been asked what are the main essentials of a successful prime minister. Over and above communication and vigilance, there are two factors I have always mentioned. They are sleep, and a sense of history.

In politics a week is a very long time.