I look forward to the day when the Westminster Parliament is just a council chamber in Europe

However, we do not lack anti-terrorist laws. I do not believe that the recent London bombs were the result of any deficiencies in our legal system.

Of course I'd have loved to be Prime Minister. But I'm not nursing a grievance.

I don't think at my age... you can start ruling people out in politics.

The political health of Britain has deteriorated very sharply. The Conservative Party must do something about it. I am the man to do it.

I have acquired a deep and abiding respect for all those engaged in the difficult business of commerce.

It would be immoral to walk away from the consequences of our actions, leaving behind anarchy and civil war in Iraq.