As far as I'm aware, everybody in the shadow cabinet accepts that there's a compelling case on climate change and a strong scientific case.

- William Hague

Governments that block the aspirations of their people, that steal or are corrupt, that oppress and torture or that deny freedom of expression and human rights should bear in mind that they will find it increasingly hard to escape the judgement of their own people, or where warranted, the reach of international law.

- William Hague

Governments that use violence to stop democratic development will not earn themselves respite forever. They will pay an increasingly high price for actions which they can no longer hide from the world with ease, and will find themselves on the wrong side of history.

- William Hague

I believe we should reframe our response to climate change as an imperative for growth rather than merely being a way of being green or meeting environmental commitments.

- William Hague

I don't deny that there are problems in the intelligence world, but I would argue that in the UK we try to uphold the highest standards in the world.

- William Hague

I don't think my principles change. I think the way in which you apply those principles to modern society changes.

- William Hague

I gave up lots of things I love doing: writing, and business, and playing the piano and so on.

- William Hague

Inspiring scenes of people taking the future of their countries into their own hands will ignite greater demands for good governance and political reform elsewhere in the world, including in Asia and in Africa.

- William Hague

It's really necessary for the United States to continue to give strong leadership to the Middle East peace process, supported by European countries at the same time.

- William Hague

Let's not be afraid to speak the common sense truth: you can't have high standards without good discipline.

- William Hague