The British retreat is over and now the advance will begin.

Ambition is best tempered with self-knowledge!

It's necessary for Israelis and Palestinians to make the compromises that are required to get the direct talks back on track.

Iran's continued, widespread persecution of ethnic minorities, human rights defenders and political prisoners is a disgrace and stands as a shameful indictment of Iran's leaders.

Governments that block the aspirations of their people, that steal or are corrupt, that oppress and torture or that deny freedom of expression and human rights should bear in mind that they will find it increasingly hard to escape the judgement of their own people, or where warranted, the reach of international law.

It is not my policy to hit voters during the election.

It is the mission of the next Conservative Government to build the Responsible Society.