Most successful politicians don't let the job swamp their lives. George Osborne joblivepolitician Change image and share on social
Politics as a parent is fairly demanding; if your parent is in politics, it's fairly demanding, so I make no excuses about taking two weeks off. George Osborne demandexcusefairly Change image and share on social
I don't want to watch 'Newsnight.' I just don't understand those politicians who genuinely want to watch it for pleasure. George Osborne genuinelynewsnightpleasure Change image and share on social
We don't see a choice between securing growth and investment and raising human rights issues. George Osborne choicegrowthhuman Change image and share on social
You really have to try hard to create space and, at least for a time, stop the political world from rushing in. The important thing is to remain sane. George Osborne createhardimportant Change image and share on social
The threat from terrorists - from extreme ideologies - needs to be challenged head-on. George Osborne challengeextremehead Change image and share on social
Tax cuts should be for life, not just for Christmas. George Osborne christmascutlife Change image and share on social
Frankly, people buying a home to let should not be squeezing out families who can't afford a home to buy. George Osborne affordbuyfamily 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