Let's make it clear: the Conservative Party has no plans for new NHS charges.

Being democratic is not enough, a majority cannot turn what is wrong into right. In order to be considered truly free, countries must also have a deep love of liberty and an abiding respect for the rule of law.

Naturally, it is with some temerity that the pupil speaks before the master, because you know more about the Common Market than anybody.

No one would remember the Good Samaritan if he'd only had good intentions; he had money as well.

Dictators can be deterred, they can be crushed - but they can never be appeased.

We should not expect the state to appear in the guise of an extravagant good fairy at every christening, a loquacious companion at every stage of life's journey, and the unknown mourner at every funeral.

I will not change just to court popularity.