It is quite clear to me that the Tory Party will get rid of Mrs Thatcher in about 3 years time.

The ambition of the present Labour government is that every worker in the country will have a greater than average income.

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.

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

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

I believe the greatest asset a head of state can have is the ability to get a good night's sleep.

Given a fair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high, not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whatever terms are offered us? No.