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. George Osborne arrangementarticleclear Change image and share on social
Everyone in our society has had to make a contribution towards dealing with the debts. George Osborne contributiondealdebt Change image and share on social
I had the closest thing I have ever had to an out-of-body experience lying in bed one morning. I turned on the 'Today' programme and item four on the news was: 'The shadow chancellor has ruled himself out of the leadership.' I lay there thinking that's interesting, then I realised it was me. George Osborne bedbodychancellor share on social
The message I would say to China is, 'Carry on with the reform; carry on with the change you are making.' George Osborne carrychangechina Change image and share on social
I think the best solution to this challenge, and I accept there is a challenge with homophobic bullying, is to make sure we get rid of the bullying rather than feeling we have to take kids out of our schools and teach then somewhere else. That would be the best approach. George Osborne acceptapproachbully share on social
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. George Osborne assadcasecountry Change image and share on social
We should be doing more business with China. We should be better connected to the Chinese economy. George Osborne businesschinachinese Change image and share on social
If the country's poorer, it's got less money. George Osborne countrymoneypoor Change image and share on social
I want Britain to be a global financial centre but I want it to be properly regulated. George Osborne britaincentrefinancial Change image and share on social
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. George Osborne attentioncountrydemocrat Change image and share on social