It would be dangerous territory if I wasn't practising what I preach which is to always accept responsibility, always accept the consequences of your actions.

I personally guarantee that now that bear wouldn't get past Dover without being shot.

I have built my reputation on honesty, I have sometimes been too honest.

But any perception of this application being speeded up requires me to take responsibility.

When I'm in London I do have the convenience of being close to St James Park which is also good for me because it gives me an excuse to get out and get some much needed exercise!

I said it's impossible to have an amnesty without ID cards and a clean database, because you firstly don't have any incentives for people to actually come up front and register, and make themselves available, and secondly you have no means of tracking them.

Strengthening our identity is one way or reinforcing people's confidence and sense of citizenship and well-being.