Internal protectionism in Europe would be deadly, really a disaster for European economies.

What people call serendipity sometimes is just having your eyes open.

Decisions taken by the most democratic institutions in the world are very often wrong.

Financial transaction tax raises problems of competition.

I believe that Europe without Britain at the heart will be less reform-driven, less open, less international Europe.

I have full confidence in the IMF. It is a very strong international institution.

I'll put it frankly - Britain has more influence in China than Norway or Switzerland, with all respect for the other countries.