Rifkind: We do have a mountain to climb, but let's set our sights high

Speech to Conservative Party Conference 2005

"The theme of this afternoon is about Quality of Life. We should remember that parties and elections are not ends in themselves, but as a means of serving the people.

We were in power for 18 years. These years were so successful that even ...

Rifkind: Right in theory, right in practice

Speech to the Centre for Policy Studies

"There was a splendid conversation between Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson while they were on a camping trip. After a good meal and a bottle of wine, they lay down for the night and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and ...

Rifkind: Winning back the centre ground is not an option, but a necessity

Speech to Conservative Mainstream

"The Conservative Party has begun its debate about how to take forward its renaissance and win the support of the people of Britain.

We have begun that debate but we must be careful that it is the right debate.

So far, much of the contribution has ...