The foundations of a strong economy don't rest alone on the decisions of Chancellors or the spending programmes of government. George Osborne on alone
If you want to change the way your banking system is regulated, if you want to learn the mistakes of what's gone wrong, then you have to change your government. George Osborne on change
It's normally the kiss of death to be identified as a rising star, or someone to watch. George Osborne on death
Of all the public services, education is the one I'm most interested in. You get a more dynamic economy, you deal with most social problems, and it's morally right. George Osborne on education
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 that's interesting, then I realised it was me. George Osborne on experience
There was a real fear that a euro-zone bank might fail, that we'd have a sovereign debt problem in one of the larger European economies. That's dissipated, thanks largely to the action of the European Central Bank. George Osborne on fear
If you want to change the way your banking system is regulated, if you want to learn the mistakes of what's gone wrong, then you have to change your government. George Osborne on government
I think the British people are very, very attached to the idea that the health service is free at the point of use. But there is no reason why every doctor, nurse and teacher in this country has to be employed by the state. George Osborne on health
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 that's interesting, then I realised it was me. George Osborne on leadership
I support gay marriage. I support gay marriage because I believe Conservatives support the institutions of commitment. George Osborne on marriage
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 that's interesting, then I realised it was me. George Osborne on morning
I understand the damage the expenses crisis has done to Parliament, and the paramount importance of restoring trust in our politics. George Osborne on politics
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 on positive
Everyone in our society has had to make a contribution towards dealing with the debts. George Osborne on society
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 on society
I think the British people are very, very attached to the idea that the health service is free at the point of use. But there is no reason why every doctor, nurse and teacher in this country has to be employed by the state. George Osborne on teacher
I understand the damage the expenses crisis has done to Parliament, and the paramount importance of restoring trust in our politics. George Osborne on trust
Tax cuts should be for life, not just for Christmas. George Osborne on christmas