But it doesn't stop at school. We can all enjoy books throughout our lives - as I certainly continue to do.

Yes is the answer to that question. I've enjoyed being in government... if it would be useful for me to serve I would like to do that. [saying he would like to work for Gordon Brown despite his previous opinions of him!]

Part of the problem is that he lacks confidence. He is nervous.

We are always looking for a small number of very evil needles in a very large haystack, which is the city of London.

One of my passions is that children enjoy their time at school - and reading for pleasure can be an important part of that.

We can all take responsibility for helping to bring about change, and keeping our friends and colleagues safe from domestic violence

Few nations match our rich resource of literature.