I have more government than I want, more government than I need, more government than I can afford.

Conservatism must be based on allowing everyone to become an owner - equity for everyman.

I have more government than I want, more government than I need, more government than I can afford.

Living standards in both the public and private sector have to be brought down. The private sector has to sell more abroad and consume less at home. The government sector has to get closer to just spending what it can collect in taxes.

Europe is my continent, not my country

There is no point in saving the currency if we lose the country that goes with it.

The UK downgrade will come as little surprise to many. It does not appear to be occurring because the UK is cutting its deficit too far and too fast.