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
I came into politics partly because I want to be able to reduce taxes so that individuals have more of their money to spend, so that businesses have more of their money to create jobs, but I believe that lower taxes are sustainable when you get the public finances in order, so I will only make promises I can keep on taxation. George Osborne businesscreatefinance share on social
Well can I just say unlike my predecessors, Conservative and Labour, I have set up an independent body that studies whether what I'm saying is true, whether I've met the targets that I set out. George Osborne bodyconservativehave Change image and share on social
Cutting budget deficits can never be just an exercise in economics. George Osborne budgetcutdeficit 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
Brexit is for the richest in our country: they can afford recessions. George Osborne affordbrexitcountry 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
Most successful politicians don't let the job swamp their lives. George Osborne joblivepolitician Change image and share on social
In football, as in politics, resilience pays off. George Osborne footballpaypolitic Change image and share on social