Unknown, ATV
Are you looking forward to the Prime Minister's statement tonight?
MT
Uh … looking forward to it? Yes, of course, I am. I don't know quite what he'll say, but I don't imagine that he's making a ministerial broadcast to say he's not going to hold an election.
Unknown, ATV
What date would you like given the choice?
MT
Any date he chooses. I can't choose, but I can cope with what any date he chooses. sic
Unknown, ATV
You're really looking forward to it? speaking over another reporter
MT
One moment.
Unknown, ATV
Are you prepared for the election?
MT
Yes. We're ready. We have been for quite some time, but you know you have to update things.
Unknown, ATV
And you're looking forward to the outcome of it?
MT
I'm looking forward both to the three weeks' campaign—of which I shall enjoy every moment—and look at the marvellous reception we've had outside … .
interview ends