"Thatcher was the best politician I have ever witnessed." — Kenneth Clarke

Jonathan Hill is an old friend of mine; I have worked with him for many years and know him to be a man of outstanding ability who has never sought a public profile.

I am a stalwart supporter of the British judiciary who are the best in the world.

Referendums are designed to get round parliamentary government, and people only demand referendums when they think they can't get a majority in parliament. Mussolini was the most brilliant practitioner of referendums.

Whether we remain in the European Union will determine Britain's future role in the world and the comparative success of our economy for our children and grandchildren.

I'm notorious for only using my mobile phone for outgoing calls: nobody knows my London number and I certainly don't do anything online.

Access to justice is a fundamental part of a properly functioning democracy.

Politicians should inspire you to vote, they should appeal to people.

If the prime minister really believes it, he must be the only person left who thinks that the recent bombs in London had no connection at all with his policy in Iraq.

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Thatcher was the best politician I have ever witnessed.