My idealism has not abated, but I have witnessed it withering away nationwide, to the point where at least among the young, to have ideals is akin to being blinkered and oldfashioned.

I should do something about the cigarettes; I quite accept that it's bad for your health, but you know a moderate tipple is positively beneficial and, at certain times, absolutely essential.

My idealism has not abated, but I have witnessed it withering away nationwide, to the point where at least among the young, to have ideals is akin to being blinkered and oldfashioned.

To run an effective political party you need a degree of tribalism, it's the glue that holds everyone together.

I don't want a headline saying 'Kennedy suggests this or implies that.'

I'm not someone who dwells upon past events, taking the view that life is too short

Actually, I think it's quite sensible not to take yourself too seriously.