I have been more constructively critical of this Government than my predecessors.

During this campaign the chancellor and the prime minister will stand up and say it [the government] hasn't increased taxes, and that's just not true for business.

(This) is a sensible response to employer concerns that the minimum wage is starting to have a damaging impact on competitiveness.

Not bad for a 49 year old man [completing the London Marathon in 5h58m]

['] I'm not prepared to accept that, ... I don't give in to ultimatums.

I'm not prepared to accept that. I don't give in to ultimatums.