A leader has to appear consistent. That doesn't mean he has to be consistent.

If the law is a bad law, there is always the contingent right to take action that you would not otherwise take.

The rule of law should be upheld by all political parties. They should neither advise others to break the law, nor encourage others to do so even when they strongly disagree with the legislation put forward by the government of the day.

There are no instant solutions.

A leader has to appear consistent. That doesn't mean he has to be consistent.

If Britain becomes a member of the Community, it will be healthier for Britain, advantageous for Europe, and a gain for the whole world. I do not know of many economic or political problems in the world which will be easier to solve if Britain is outside rather than inside the Community.

I've never been one to say that Britain was joining a happy band of brothers.