I clearly believe a lot more than some of my coalition colleagues - Tories - in redistribution and using the tax system for that purpose. I also believe in the government having an active role in the economy, which is having an industrial strategy. I'm not a believer in laissez-faire.
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Nationality: British Type: Politician Born: May 9, 1943 |
In the general course of human nature, A power over a man's subsistence amounts to a power over his will.
I have to be very careful about how often I drag my family to places. They need some stability in their lives.

