We are a British nation with British characteristics. Every country can take some small minorities and in many ways they add to the richness and variety of this country. The moment the minority threatens to become a big one, people get frightened.

It's okay, Chancellor, you can touch them. Sometimes I just strip down to a tank top and stare at these guns in front of a mirror all day long.

We introduced the Community Charge. I still call it that. I like the Poles - I never had any intention of taxing them.

Never flinch. Make up your own mind and do it.

Well, there's a lot to react against![in response to the accusation that she was a reactionary]

There are still people in my party who believe in consensus politics. I regard them as Quislings, as traitors... I mean it.

I have very strong views about Europe. We're quite the best country. We rescued them. We're not going to get entangled with them. We've got to keep our own independence. Is that clear?