“A basic problem for people in politics is that approximately none have...” — Dominic Cummings Quote

“A basic problem for people in politics is that approximately none have the hard skills necessary to distinguish great people from charlatans.”

“I want people to understand the barriers to serious government in order that more people take action.”

“I've learned over the years that 'rational discussion' accomplishes almost nothing in politics, particularly with people better educated than average.”

“In healthcare like in government generally, people are incentivised to engage in wasteful/dangerous signalling to a terrifying degree - not rigorous thinking and not solving problems.”

“The Single Market is no-where defined in the E.U. treaties. If you suddenly ask people to define the Single Market, the number who can do that, who are specialists in the area, is pretty small.”

“We need organisations like Vote Leave to operate permanently to give a voice to those who otherwise won't be heard.”

“Basic training is horrible. It's dirty, and it's ugly. But you learn it's not just about you. It makes you part of a team, which helps you to survive.”

“I'm a basic steak-fish-salad kind of guy.”

“Children haven't changed - the world around them has. Their basic natures haven't changed. They like ice creams. They like to have fun, play games if they get space.”

“We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It's our basic human right.”

“The topic is too big, there's too many people who live with it, and too many moving pieces for anyone to do a definitive statement on what depression is like for everyone. 'Depression Quest's' goal was to be a basic introduction to the concept and to get the conversation started.”

“It's a very basic, simple idea, isn't it - saying thank you, saying sorry - and in the overcomplicated, over-busy world we live in it is very powerful.”