The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes.

When Europe and America stand together the world is a better and more prosperous place.

I think most people who have dealt with me think I'm a pretty straight sort of guy, and I am.

Genetic modification has many different areas, for example in medicine, and Britain is at the leading edge of this new technology. I don't know, but people tell me, it could indeed by the leading science of the 21st century. All I say to people is: 'Just keep an open mind and let us proceed according to genuine scientific evidence.'

I've never ruled out the possibility of going back into public service.

A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in.. And how many want out.

The Donald Trump phenomenon in the U.S. is mirrored completely by the Brexit phenomenon in the U.K. It's very similar forces. And what is interesting to me is there are two different groups that come together, who don't really agree with each other, but have come together in unity against, if you like, what is perceived as the status quo, or - and certainly what is a more center-right or center-left type of politics.