We can do business together.

I was asked whether I was trying to restore Victorian values. I said straight out I was. And I am.

Now it must be business as usual.

It is exciting to have a real crisis on your hands, when you have spent half your political life dealing with humdrum issues like the environment.

Just rejoice at that news and congratulate our armed forces and the Marines. Rejoice!

To those waiting with bated breath for that favourite media catchphrase, the U-turn, I have only this to say. ‘You turn if you want; the lady’s not for turning.’

No one would remember the Good

I stand before you tonight in my red chiffon evening gown, my face softly made up, my fair hair gently waved … the Iron Lady of the Western World! Me? A cold war warrior? Well, yes—if that is how they wish to interpret my defence of values and freedoms fundamental to our way of life.

In politics if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.

No woman in my time will be Prime Minister or Chancellor or Foreign Secretary—not the top jobs. Anyway I wouldn’t want to be Prime Minister. You have to give yourself 100%.