George Osborne

“I serve at the discretion of the prime minister.”

“Britain can choose, as others are, short term fixes and more stimulus. Or we can lead the world with long-term solutions to long-term problems.”

“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.”

“Most successful politicians don't let the job swamp their lives.”

“We should be doing more business with China. We should be better connected to the Chinese economy.”

“Autism is a very serious condition.”

“You really have to try hard to create space and, at least for a time, stop the political world from rushing in. The important thing is to remain sane.”

“I am a social liberal.”

“The British people think that if someone is disabled, then they should get all the care and support that we can offer.”

“I believe that I'm entitled to regard my pre-political life as off-limits in terms of what can be looked at and judged.”

“If the country's poorer, it's got less money.”

“I think Britain can be one of the great success stories of the 21st century - we've got the talent, the drive, the connections around the world. But if we vote to Leave, then we lose control. We lose control of our economy, and if you lose control of your economy you lose control of everything. That's not a price worth paying.”

“I'm a Conservative who believes in lower taxes. They lead to a more enterprising economy. But I'm not somebody who believes you can fund lower taxes by borrowing more money.”

“In opposition, you move to the centre. In government, you move the centre.”

“We are absolutely going to have to provide fiscal security to people; in other words, we are going to have to show the country and the world that the country can live within its means.”

“It's difficult to see how Syria can have any long-term future with Assad there as president. Many people would never return to that country if that were the case.”

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

“Of course the Liberal Democrats are going to say things to try and get attention - but I don't think the country is paying much attention.”

“Margaret Thatcher's government redistributed money from rich to poor. And that's the nature of a modern western democracy.”

“Leaving the E.U. was not the outcome that I wanted or campaigned, but now that democracy has spoken, we must act on that result. I will fully respect that result.”