Whatever the short term clashes between protecting the environment and eradicating poverty, medium term and long term it is clear. Unless we grow sustainably, at some point we face catastrophe

I still think there is a residual desire amongst the majority of the public to be given a proper solution.

The 21st century will not be about the battle between capitalism and socialism but between the forces of progress and the forces of conservatism.

For me, 9/11 was a game changer. It altered my perception of the security threat we faced. I took the position that Britain should be shoulder to shoulder with the U.S. It was a big decision; I didn't take it lightly, or in ignorance of its consequences. It's a big commitment for a country to give, but I believed it was the right thing to do.

Surely we have the wit and will to develop economically without despoiling the very environment we depend upon

One of the most important things in politics is you've got to keep your mind infinitely curious and alive to what is happening differently.

Those who wish to cause religious conflict are small in number but often manage to dominate the headline.