(Not) even the US can impose peace: it has to be genuinely accepted by both parties involved.

If a woman like Eva Peron with no ideals can get that far, think how far I can go with the ideals that I have.

When I'm out of politics I'm going to run a business, it'll be called rent-a-spine

I can't help to spit nails when just thinking about Trade Unions

It can be argued - and rightly - that Taiwan is not just another regional issue: after all, the Chinese regard it as part of China. But Taiwan is also a regional issue for three reasons. First, the overthrow or even the neutering of democracy in Taiwan, which is what Beijing effectively demands, would be a major setback for democracy in the region as a whole. Second, if the Chinese were able to get their way by force in Taiwan, they would undoubtedly be tempted to do the same in other disputes. And third, there is no lack of such disputes to provoke a quarrel.

There are significant differences between the American and European version of capitalism. The American traditiionally emphasizes the need for limited government, light regulations, low taxes and maximum labour-market flexibility. Its success has been shown above all in the ability to create new jobs, in which it is consistently more successful than Europe.

I think Essex Man will vote for a Conservative Government.