There is a big problem. The problem is the country borrowed too much. We went on a borrowing binge, there was a housing boom. You want to help people de-leverage and deal with those debts over time. — George Osborne Copy Share Image
I'm a Conservative who believes in lower taxes. They lead to a more enterprising economy. But I'm not somebody who believes you can fund lower taxes by borrowing more money. — George Osborne Copy Share Image
We will also target tax evasion and off-shore tax havens... Everyone must pay their share. — George Osborne Copy Share Image
There are plenty of people who don't want change - the Labour Party, some of their militant trade union friends like Unite busy causing… — George Osborne Copy Share Image
You know the illusion of the cheap money is over and now Britain has to go out there and graft and earn its way… — George Osborne Copy Share Image
Just as we should never balance the budget on the backs of the poor, so it is an economic delusion to think you can… — George Osborne Copy Share Image
Britain has no divine right to be one of the richest countries in the world. — George Osborne Copy Share Image
There is a big problem. The problem is the country borrowed too much. We went on a borrowing binge, there was a housing boom.… — George Osborne Copy Share Image
Everyone in our society has had to make a contribution towards dealing with the debts. — George Osborne Copy Share Image
Well British pension funds have not been investing the savings of British people in British infrastructure. — George Osborne Copy Share Image
Believe me, I understand that most higher rate taxpayers are not the super-rich. — George Osborne Copy Share Image
The positive news is that the British economy is continuing to grow and is creating jobs. And it is positive news too that at… — George Osborne Copy Share Image
No other chancellor in the long history of the office has felt the need to pass a law in order to convince people he… — George Osborne Copy Share Image
Every day as Chancellor I see alerts telling me of risks around the world. — George Osborne Copy Share Image
