The way the world is going, it's technology driven. And it isn't just driven by the old super powers, it's driven by the far east and new emerging economies.

China can and will be an invaluable trading partner to both the U.S. and the U.K.

There's nothing wrong with things taking time.

[In my home workshop,] generally I'm mending things, which is interesting because you learn a lot about why they broke.

When decisions on nuclear power stations and runways are delayed and the government dilly-dallies, people think they aren't important.

I'm not into politics but I am committed to a cause: ensuring design technology and engineering stays on the U.K. curriculum, alongside science and maths - grounding abstract theory, merging the practical with the academic.

One of the most fun inventions of my lifetime is the Mini.