Sound public finances are not the enemy of sustained growth - they are its precondition. George Osborne enemyfinancegrowth Change image and share on social
Britain helped create the Internet - Tim Berners Lee created the World Wide Web, one of a long line of British scientists who have given us an outsized role in shaping our own digital future. George Osborne bernerbritainbritish Change image and share on social
Most successful politicians don't let the job swamp their lives. George Osborne joblivepolitician Change image and share on social
When I was born, the Internet was barely two years old. It was the preserve of academics, used to connect dozens rather than billions of users. There weren't many who predicted it would transform our world. George Osborne academicbarelybear share on social
We have accepted there is a big role for government to create a framework where businesses can grow in all parts of the country. George Osborne acceptbigbusiness 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
It's perfectly reasonable in a coalition between two political parties that you get supporters of those parties you know stressing the things they want to stress. George Osborne coalitionpartyperfectly Change image and share on social
I'm a very happy, content member of David Cameron's team. I fought very hard to get my friend elected as leader of the Conservative party, then elected as the prime minister of this country, and I'm very happy being part of that team that is bringing change to this country. George Osborne bringcameronchange share on social
I want to see genuine talent rewarded. George Osborne genuinerewardtalent 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
