The positive news is that the British economy is continuing to grow and is creating jobs. And it is positive news too that at a time of real international instability we are a safe haven in the storm. – George Osborne
I understand the damage the expenses crisis has done to Parliament, and the paramount importance of restoring trust in our politics. – George Osborne
A generous basic state pension is the least a civilized society should offer those who have worked hard and saved through their whole lives. – George Osborne
I had the closest thing I have ever had to an out-of-body experience lying in bed one morning. I turned on the Today programme and item four on the news was: The shadow chancellor has ruled himself out of the leadership. I lay there thinking thats interesting, then I realised it was me. – George Osborne