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

If you look at things that really affect people's lives - sport, the arts, charities - they were always at the back of the queue for government money - health, social security, defence, pensions were all way ahead. And each of those areas - sports, the arts, the lottery - got relatively petty cash from the government.

I have a huge admiration for the House of Lords, I have a huge admiration for the people who work in the House of Lords, they're great public servants and they do an absolutely tremendous job.

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

I like the best of the British press. The best of the British press is very good.

Recovery begins from the darkest moment.

They seem to have moved from total opposition to total subservience.