Debating against him is no fun, say something insulting and he looks at you like a whipped dog.

The cumulative effects of the economic and financial sanctions might well bring the rebellion to an end within a matter of weeks rather than months.

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.

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

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

A week is a long time in politics.

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.