176 Quotes by George Osborne

The foundations of a strong economy don't rest alone on the decisions of Chancellors or the spending programmes of government.

I understand the damage the expenses crisis has done to Parliament, and the paramount importance of restoring trust in our politics.

I support gay marriage. I support gay marriage because I believe Conservatives support the institutions of commitment.

I reject absolutely the idea that people should know their place, and know their class.

I have done everything I can to move Britain out of the financial danger zone.

I get a lot of letters from people.

I believe in public services.

You know the illusion of the cheap money is over and now Britain has to go out there and graft and earn its way and create wealth and prosperity in a very competitive world.

Our first benchmark is to cut the deficit more quickly to safeguard Britain’s credit rating. I know that we are taking a political gamble to set this up as a measure of success. Protecting the credit rating will not be easy The pace of fiscal consolidation will be co-ordinated with monetary policy. And we will protect Britain's credit rating and international reputation.