We already have a sabbatical system. It's called opposition, and I've had enough of it.
Nigel LawsonTo govern is to choose. To appear to be unable to choose is to appear to be unable to govern.
Nigel LawsonNothing could be further from the truth than the claim that we have a choice between cutting tax and cutting unemployment, for the two go hand in hand.
Nigel LawsonIt is quite clear that history will record that Margaret Thatcher was the greatest Prime Minister this country has had since Churchill.
Nigel LawsonThe spread of personal ownership is in harmony with the deepest instincts of the British people. Few changes have done more to create one nation.
Nigel LawsonI was frequently embarrassed by the way Margaret conducted herself within the European Community. Her tactics were counter-productive and damaging to the UK's interests. On most issues her approach was foolish. Her style and tone of voice came to irk the others so much that they instinctively sank their differences and joined forces against her.
Nigel Lawson