We Liberal Democrats believe in dialogue. We believe in cooperation with both sides of industry and between both sides of industry. And we believe in the language of cooperation. We reject the language of confrontation.

You won't catch Liberal Democrats describing trade unionists as wreckers.

Politicians are good at saying how Government must do more, but we must also think carefully about where Government should do less.

The one thing we can all be sure about in politics is you are as well to expect the unexpected.

Music and politics are in essence about communication. Without over-stretching the analogy I do feel a sense of rhythm is important in getting your message across.

I will go out of this world feet first with my Lib Dem membership card in my pocket.

I think that former leaders are best seen occasionally and not too often heard - particularly on the subject of their successors!