"I could not, and would not, be in favour of a policy of restricting the entry of foreign-born individuals who are prepared to come and work in Britain. It is a fundamental economic error."

"I think it's important to have a vision for the future."

"I'm not a fan of political correctness."

"I am a fan of the bicycle. I am a fan of the internal combustion engine. I am a fan of all forms of transport."

"My friends, I like buses. I like them so much I want to have a bus in every pot."