"Government gets things right" does not encourage sales. "Government makes another blunder" does encourage sales, so there's a commercial imperative that pushes sensationalism.

When your back is against the wall, there is only one thing to do, and that is turn around and fight.

The first requirement of politics is not intellect or stamina but patience. Politics is a very long run game and the tortoise will usually beat the hare.

Recovery begins from the darkest moment.

Well British troops are superb in the field in terms of conflict.

The politician who never made a mistake never made a decision.

I want Britain to punch its weight in the European Community.