Howard's new way - UK Tory Leader unveils political credo - Guardian

[Screaming Lord Byron]

http://politics.guardian.co.uk/conservatives/story/0,9061,1114947,00.html

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http://politics.guardian.co.uk/conservatives/story/0,9061,1115024,00.html

· I believe people are most likely to be happy when they are masters of their own lives, when they are not nannied or over-governed

· I believe that the people should be big. That the state should be small

· I believe red tape, bureaucracy, regulations, inspectorates, commissions, quangos, "tsars", "units" and "targets" came to help and protect us, but now we need protection from them. Armies of interferers don't contribute to human happiness

· I do not believe that one person's poverty is caused by another's wealth

· I do not believe that one person's ignorance is caused by another's knowledge and education

· I do not believe that one person's sickness is made worse by another's health

· I believe the British people are only happy when they are free

· I believe that Britain should defend her freedom at any time, against all comers, however mighty

· I believe that by good fortune, hard work, natural talent and rich diversity, these islands are home to a great people with a noble past and exciting future. I am happy to be their servant.