Top 140 Quotes by George Osborne

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.

Of all the public services, education is the one I'm most interested in. You get a more dynamic economy, you deal with most social problems, and it's morally right.

Many retailers have complained bitterly to me about the complexity of the Carbon Reduction Commitment. It's not a commitment; it's a tax.

Every day, I genuinely count my blessings. One of the greatest things in life is to do a job you really enjoy.

We must bring unity of spirit and purpose and condemn hatred and division wherever we see it.

Only the U.K. can trigger Article 50. And in my judgement, we should only do that when there is a clear view about what new arrangements we are seeking with our European neighbours.

I want to see genuine talent rewarded.

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.

Brexit is for the richest in our country: they can afford recessions.

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.