I'm at my best in a messy, middle-of-the-road muddle.

We are redefining and we are restating our Socialism in terms of the scientific revolution ... The Britain that is going to be forged in the white heat of this revolution will be no place for restrictive practices or outdated methods on either side of industry.

If the Tories get in, in five years no one will be able to afford to buy an egg.

He who rejects change is the architect of decay. The only human institution which rejects progress is the cemetery.

Tories never actually talk about getting rid of their leader, then suddenly there us a flash of steel between he shoulder-blades and rigormortis sets in.

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

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.