Peter Mandelson

“I believe that if you treat China as an enemy, then it is likely to become one.”

“Of course, the EU is not going to fall apart, but at best it will stagnate for the foreseeable future and we will be dealing with quite a lot of internal chaos.”

“I'm a fighter, not a quitter.”

“We've got to demonstrate why European unity and integration, our vast single market, our single currency, equip us with the strength to embrace globalization.”

“I understand why the Tories will be gunning for Alastair Campbell because they fear his campaigning skills.”

“In my experience of these things, parties which shout about dirty tricks and the like tend to do so because they fear a direct hit in some vulnerable part of their political anatomy.”

“What is most important for Europe is economic growth and jobs, security at home and safety in the world.”