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I don't accept at all the quite popular argument that the press is responsible for the monarchy's recent troubles. The monarchy's responsible for the monarchy's recent troubles. To blame the press is the old thing of blaming the messenger for the message.

I take a grave view of the press. It is the weak slat under the bed of democracy.

Britain is still seen as a beacon for decency, for democracy, for vigorous judges upholding the rule of law and, dare I say it, a free press. I respect the press in theory, but when you see some of the things it writes about you, it's not exactly a happy relationship.

I don't think it's the role of the prime minister to court the press.

Freedom of the press is not an end in itself but a means to the end of achieving a free society.

There's so much cynicism around in Britain, especially in the press. The American press might be naive, but at least you feel as if they're on your side.

I'm not going to make general comments about the British press.

I realise that, strutting around in power corridors for political coverage, a journalist becomes half a politician.

I think there's a difference between calling people out and understanding the role that the press plays in a free society.