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My morning runs have become one of the only times I have during the week to reflect and take stock.

There is only one rule of law in our country, which provides rights and security for every citizen.

The real question is "Why should we make an exception for billionaire politicians?". We should not.

I have found that I get a better reaction from people once I am less bothered about their reaction.

My approach is always to try to be straight with people, especially about what my party can achieve.

No government body is more notorious for over-legislation than the Department of Trade and Industry.

European businesses will want to retain free-trade access to the U.K. - their biggest export market.

As the world has changed through globalisation and technology, it has left many feeling left behind.

There are retailers successfully combining conventional and online retail, like Argos or John Lewis.

There comes a point when threats become so overblown that they serve to irk rather than to frighten.

Dangerous climate change... It's important not to be alarmist but it is very important to be alarmed

Isn't it essential in any prelude to a war to be sure of your allies and be sure of your objectives?

People know they are lacking something, they are constantly wanting some kind of spiritual guidance.

There was no question of generation change or saying goodbye to the past or modernizing sloganising.

For years, European leaders have pointed out that Europe is an economic giant, but a military pygmy.

I can assure you that there is no question of us throwing away the tradition of the Grammar Schools.

Over the years the political establishment has frowned if a mainstream politician mentions marriage.

I have only been seeking to get them to the negotiating table and, thank God, that's where they are.

He made an enormous contribution to British politics in opposition and in government [on Robin Cook]

The accumulation of cultural capital - the acquisition of knowledge - is the key to social mobility.

There wasn't a Scottish nationalist MP elected at any general election when we were outside the E.U.

I don't drive smart cars; I don't go on fancy holidays. All my money has gone on my kids' education.

It's hardly a radical idea to suggest that regulators and legislators understand the law now, is it?

It's a very good idea that we have a third term Labour government led by Tony Blair for a full term.

We should not listen to those who continue to repeat the disproved doom-mongering of 'Project Fear.'

Since the start of the Thatcher economic and fiscal reforms the U.K. economy has expanded five-fold.

Everybody recognises that giving young people competitive outlet through sport is a very good thing.

There is nothing inevitable about crime and there is nothing inevitable about anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour still blights lives, wrecks communities and provides a pathway to criminality.

As a Coalition Government, we inherited a legacy of lack of trust and confidence in political system.

It is vital that the entire international system is ready to meet the challenges of future disasters.

Three simple words - freedom, justice and honesty. These sum up what the Liberal Democrats stand for.

I have quite a different background from a lot of people in the Labour party - I'm of mixed heritage.

But they were going to war anyway and they were going to bully and pressure countries to vote for it.

[A]n important new book. . . . Professor Akerlof and Rachel Kranton have invented Identity Economics.

The most dangerous diminutions of freedom come from those who are convinced of their moral rectitude.

Cameron called me a dinosaur you know? Well I'm the only dinosaur who can ride a bike 12 miles a day.

In every generation, there are horrors that define an age and events that scar the global conscience.

Our share of the vote overall rose by less than 1 per cent - yes, that's right: less than 1 per cent.

The Internet - central to modern life - provides new ways for our enemies to plan and act against us.

A generous man places the benefits he confers beneath his feet; those he receives, nearest his heart.

This is the new politics. Personal responsibility. Not leaving it to others. I am my planet's keeper.

One of the problems we have is children are not in school long enough in the day and during the year.

Truth, like all other good things, may be loved unwisely may be pursued too keenly may cost too much.

He [John Hampden] knew that the essence of war is violence, and that moderation in war is imbecility.

Essentially we need a new social consensus for economic reform as New Labour has achieved in Britain.

I am sure Mr Heath thinks he is honest but I wish he didn't have to have his friends say it so often.

I'd personally like to see the Human Rights Act go because I think we have had some problems with it.

It remains overwhelmingly and compellingly in Britain's national interest that the EU should succeed.

I'm very fortunate. My husband is hugely supportive, and he is very happy getting on with his career.

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