I don't think at my age... you can start ruling people out in politics. Kenneth Clarke agepeoplepolitic Change image and share on social
My sense is that the majority of Conservatives share my reservations about how we got into Iraq. Kenneth Clarke conservativeiraqmajority Change image and share on social
I cannot remember a time in opposition - I am talking about the last four years - when we have done less work on policy and more on slogans. But because of my European views I wasn't allowed to participate. Kenneth Clarke alloweuropeanopposition share on social
The Blair government has lowered the standing of politics and politicians in our country. Kenneth Clarke blaircountrygovernment Change image and share on social
However, we do not lack anti-terrorist laws. I do not believe that the recent London bombs were the result of any deficiencies in our legal system. Kenneth Clarke antibombdeficiency Change image and share on social
Energetic action on debt would make a radical difference to the prospects of many of the poorest countries in the world, at no practical cost to creditor countries. Kenneth Clarke actioncostcountry Change image and share on social
I am getting frustrated by the fact that we have been out of office for eight years. I desperately want to lead the Conservative Party to make quicker progress back into power. Kenneth Clarke backconservativedesperately Change image and share on social
It would be immoral to walk away from the consequences of our actions, leaving behind anarchy and civil war in Iraq. Kenneth Clarke actionanarchycivil Change image and share on social
Of course I'd have loved to be Prime Minister. But I'm not nursing a grievance. Kenneth Clarke grievanceloveminister Change image and share on social
The political health of Britain has deteriorated very sharply. The Conservative Party must do something about it. I am the man to do it. Kenneth Clarke britainconservativedeteriorate Change image and share on social