Quotes by George Osborne

About George Osborne:

George Osborne is a British politician and member of the Conservative Party who has been First Secretary of State since 2015, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Second Lord of the Treasury since 2010 and Member of Parliament (MP) for Tatton since 2001.
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It's perfectly reasonable in a coalition between two political parties that you get supporters of those parties you know stressing the things they want to stress.

George Osborne

Well you know I've attracted a lot of criticism by, for example, suggesting that child benefit should be taken away from higher rate taxpaying families.

George Osborne

If we don't get a grip on government spending, there will be no growth.

George Osborne

In opposition, you move to the centre. In government, you move the centre.

George Osborne

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

You know the illusion of the cheap money is over and now Britain has to go out there and graft and earn its way and create wealth and prosperity in a very competitive world.

George Osborne

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

I've learned to be true to yourself, stick to the big arguments, don't get distracted by the everyday kerfuffle that is in the nature of any democratic system.

George Osborne

A generous basic state pension is the least a civilized society should offer those who have worked hard and saved through their whole lives.

George Osborne

Everyone in our society has had to make a contribution towards dealing with the debts.

George Osborne

I support gay marriage. I support gay marriage because I believe Conservatives support the institutions of commitment.

George Osborne

I understand the damage the expenses crisis has done to Parliament, and the paramount importance of restoring trust in our politics.

George Osborne

The positive news is that the British economy is continuing to grow and is creating jobs. And it is positive news too that at a time of real international instability we are a safe haven in the storm.

George Osborne

The Conservative party, the modern Conservative party, is on the side of people who want to work hard and get on.

George Osborne

Author Bio

  • NameGeorge Osborne
  • DescriptionBritish politician
  • AliasesGeorge Gideon Oliver Osborne and resident House of Commons raver/acid head
  • BornMay 23, 1971
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionPolitician